Aimo Johan Kustaa Tukiainen (1917–1996) was a sculptor from Finland. His best-known work is the Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim in Helsinki.
Tukiainen's wide and versatile production mainly consists of a large amount of monumental works, portraits, medals and small sculptures.[1]
Tukiainen played a central role in the Finnish art world of 20th century. In addition to his artist's career he chaired both the Artists' Association of Finland and the Association of Finnish Sculptors.[2]
In 1962, Tukiainen bought a property caller Purnu in Orivesi near his place of birth and made it his summer atelier. In 1967, he invited his six fellow artist to organize a summer exhibition to celebrate their 50th birthday. The summer exhibitions were organized then roughly every second year. The original group had also their 60th and 75th birthday exhibitions there.[3]
| Name | Year | Material | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer family | 1950 | gray granite | Kluuvi shopping centre, Helsinki | |
| Profit | 1954 | bronze, water feature | University of Economy, Runeberginkatu 14, Helsinki | |
| Tree of Wisdom | 1954 | granite | Amuri school, Tampere | |
| Altar piece in Salla church | bronze | Salla | ||
| Juhani Aho | 1961 | bronze | Engel square, Eira, Helsinki | |
| Market life in Hakaniemi | 1961 | metal | Metro station, Hakaniemi, Helsinki | |
| Solukko | 1963 | bronze, water feature | Mänttä | |
| Vaiennut linnake (Quiet fort) | 1963 | bronze | Tainionkoski graveyard, Imatra | |
| Elonvirta – päiväperho (Stream of life) | 1966 | bronze, water feature | Koukkuniemi, Tampere | |
| Miina Sillanpää memorial | 1968 | bronze | Tokoinranta, Helsinki | |
| Virvatulet / Suomalaisen sotilaan muistomerkki | 1971 | bronze | Koskipuisto, Tampere | |
| Katkaistu elämä, Sankarihauta | 1973 | bronze | Lauttasaari, Helsinki | |
| Lalli | 1989 | bronze | Köyliö |
