Olavi Lanu facts for kids

Olavi Lanu (born July 10, 1925 – died May 11, 2015) was a famous Finnish sculptor and a professor. He was known for creating very large sculptures. Many of his artworks look like they are made from natural materials, such as rocks or trees. You can find one of his sculptures in Lanu-puisto (Lanu Park) in Lahti, Finland.

Who Was Olavi Lanu?

Olavi Lanu was an artist who worked with sculptures. He was born in Finland and became a professor, teaching others about art. He is remembered for his unique style, where he made sculptures that blended in with nature.

Lanu's Artworks

Olavi Lanu's most famous sculptures are quite big. They often look like parts of nature, even though they are made by him. For example, some of his sculptures might look like giant rocks or twisted trees. He wanted his art to connect with the natural world around us.

Famous Sculptures by Lanu

Here are some of the well-known sculptures created by Olavi Lanu:

• Iso kivi (Big Stone)
• Kaari (Arch)
• Kaksi kiveä (Two Stones)
• Keko (Pile)
• Kiertynyt puu (Twisted Tree)
• Läpi harmaan kiven (Through the Grey Stone)
• Lehmus (Linden Tree)
• Rankakasa (Log Pile)