Olev Soans
1925–1995 (age 70)
Biography
Olev Soans painted with a keen sensitivity to light and place, producing works that invited viewers to linger over the subtleties of color and mood. He became a beloved mentor in Karjaküla, guiding younger painters while never losing his own curiosity.
His canvases continue to brighten local galleries and private spaces alike, and Karjaküla cemetery now holds the quiet celebration of an artist devoted to observation.