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.
914,40 Metriä 2023 Öljyväri kankaalle 33cm x 33cm Matti Närekangas (Teoskuva: Topi Markovaara) www.naerekangas.com --- 914,40 Meters 2023 Oil on canvas 33cm x 33cm Matti Närekangas (Photo: Topi Markovaara)
