Jüri Okas

Who is Jüri Okas?

Jüri Okas is a notable Estonian architect, installation artst and printmaker.

From 1957 to 1968 Jüri Okas studied in the 46th Secondary School of Tallinn. From 1968 to 1970 he studied in the Tallinn Polytechnic Institute. From 1970 Jüri Okas studied in the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR in the department of architecture. He graduated from the institute in 1974.

From 1974 to 1989 Jüri Okas worked in the design bureau EKE Projekt. From 1989 he has worked in the architectural bureau Okas&Lõoke OÜ.

Most notable works by Jüri Okas are the gas station in Paide, the main building of Forekspank bank, the modern farm in Saaremaa and the Delta Plaza office building in Tallinn.

The art creation by Jüri Okas includes numerous performances, photo collages, prints, installations, book designs and sculptures. Exhibitions of his works have been on display in many Estonian and Finnish galleries and his works have been part of exhibitions in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada and Scotland.

Jüri Okas is the son of painter Evald Okas.