Matti Närekangas (b. 1983) is a visual artist based in Helsinki who primarily works with oil painting. His works explore the movement between subconscious and perception often combining abstract, surreal and figurative elements. Närekangas earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the painting department of the Academy of Fine Arts, Helsinki in 2024 and has been exhibiting his work since 2018.
Aamuyöllä Klo 5 2022 Öljyväri mdf levylle 130cm x 120cm Matti Närekangas (Teoskuva: Topi Markovaara) www.naerekangas.com --- At 5am 2022 Mdf on board 130cm x 120cm Matti Närekangas (Photo: Topi Markovaara)
Siskon Luona On Tylsää 2022 Öljyväri kankaalle 57cm x 57cm Matti Närekangas (Teoskuva: Topi Markovaara) www.naerekangas.com --- Bored At Sister's Place 2022 Oil on canvas 57cm x 57cm Matti Närekangas (Photo: Topi Markovaara)
Aamuyöllä Klo 5 Yksityisnäyttely 2022 Poriginal Galleria, Pori Matti Närekangas www.naerekangas.com --- 5am Solo exhibition 2022 Poriginal Gallery, Pori, Finland Matti Närekangas
