Leena Luostarinen
Leena Estelle Luostarinen | |
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Leena Luostarinen, 1988 | |
| Born | 15 May 1949 Pori, Finland |
| Died | 13 July 2013 (aged 64) Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | Painting |
Leena Estelle Luostarinen (15 May 1949 – 28 July 2013) was a Finnish painter. Working as an artist for over forty years, she was well known for her colourful and mysterious works. Many of her paintings featured felines, ibises, flowers, and sphinxes.
Luostarinen received various awards and grants during her lifetime, including the Pro Finlandia Medal in 1995.