Matti Reivi

Matti Reivi: A Visual Artist of Simplicity and Conceptual Depth

Born in Finland in 1974, Matti Reivi is a visual artist whose work is characterized by its minimalist aesthetic and profound conceptual depth. His sculptures, paintings, and drawings are often devoid of unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the viewer to focus on the essence of the artwork and its underlying message.

Reivi's creative process is deeply personal and often driven by subconscious impulses. He feels a strong need to translate these thoughts and feelings into physical objects, believing that art is the most effective way to express the intangible aspects of human experience.

Minimalism as a Medium for Expression

One of Reivi's defining characteristics is his embrace of minimalism. He believes that the essence of an idea can be communicated more powerfully through the elimination of extraneous elements. This approach allows his work to resonate with audiences on a deeper level, inviting them to engage in their own interpretation and contemplation.

Conceptual Explorations

Reivi's conceptual explorations often delve into themes of human existence, memory, and the relationship between the physical and the metaphysical. His sculptures, in particular, are rema...

-Satakunta Polytechnics, Kankaanpään kuvataiteen ja liiketalouden yksikkö (Kankaanpää college of Arts - Department of fine arts) 1997 – 2000
-Villa Arson, Ecolé pilote art et de recherche, Nizza, France 7.1. – 20.3. 1997
-North Karelia Polytechnics, Department of fine arts and design, 1995 – 1997
-Pohjois-Savon kansanopisto, kuvataidelinja 1994-1995

Private exhibitions:

-Instruments For The Soul, Riihisaari Museum, Savonlinna 2024
-Matti Reivi, Sculptures of love, lust and human nature, Riihi - gallery, Koli, Finland 1.8.-1.11.2015
-Matti Reivi, Galleria Becker, Jyväskylä Finland 2.-15.12.2004
-Matti Reivi, Individual Tought Patterns, Galleria Harmonia, Jyväskylä, Finland 26.11.2003 – 11.1.2004
-Matti Reivi: Drinking, video installation, Jyväskylä Art Museum 31.1.2003


Group exhibitions:

-Musta, Kulttuurikeskus Poleeni 15.8. - 27.9. 2025 Pieksämäki
-Galleria Ahku, Saarijärvi, 14.9.-22.10.2023
-Rauhan Äänet, taiteilijat sotaa vastaan, Kulttuuritalo Louhitalo, Eno, 17.7.-18.8.2023
-Taidekatu 2022, Pieksämäki
-Koulutuslupaukset, Galleria Aarni, 30.6.-28.7.2021, Espoo
-Koulutuslupaukset, Black Wall, 29.1.-21.2.2021, Vaasa
-Koulutuslupaukset, Galleria Varikko, 2020, Seinäjoki
-Yhteys2 - Taidekeskus Järvilinnan kesänäyttely, 10.6.-21.8.2016, Vihtavuori
- Möhkönvirta 2015 - 5.6.-31.8.2015
- Möhkönvirta 2014 - Exhibition, 6.6. - 31.8. 2014
Participating artists: Hannu Castren, Toivo Jaskanen, Juho Karjalainen, Leena Karjalainen, Tuomas Korkalo, Hanneriina Moisseinen, Pauno Pohjolainen, Matti Reivi, Mikko Savolainen, Erkki Soininen, Outi Särkikoski, Kari Södö, Reijo Turunen, Riitta ...