Background
Sihvonen, Oli was born on January 31, 1921 in Brooklyn. Son of Toivo Eliel and Elli (Forsman) Sihvonen.
Sihvonen, Oli was born on January 31, 1921 in Brooklyn. Son of Toivo Eliel and Elli (Forsman) Sihvonen.
Student, Art Students League, New York City, 1938-1941; student, Black Mountain (North Carolina) College, 1946-1948.
Member of faculty, Hunter College, New York City, 1953-1956; member of faculty, U. New Mexico, 1964; member of faculty, U. Denver, 1966. Visiting artist Louisiana State University, 1977.
With C.E., United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Abstract Artists Association M C.
Married Joan Couch, June 27, 1946. Children: Kimry, Jennifer, Conor.