Jardin Imaginaire
Institut finlandais
GROUP EXHIBITION
1.12.2023-30.03.2024
INSTITUT FINLANDAIS
60 RUE DES ÉCOLES
75005 PARIS
Imaginary Garden brings together the enchanting works of nine emerging Finnish designers and artists. The mesmerising and playful pieces presented reflect the sculptural craft movement that is currently taking over the Finnish design scene.
Finnish design is often known for its ultra-functional and minimalistic approach. The new generation of creators are presenting a more colourful, fun and haptic way of doing things. Their creations embody current changes in the industry, as they reclaim the role of manufacturer, crafting their own small series and unique pieces. This results in works that are genuine in a new way, and blend together elements of crafts, design and artistic expression.
The exhibition showcases a variety of materials, such as shiny brass, bold and delicate glass pieces, tactile ceramics and soft textiles. Each creator works with their own primary materials using different techniques or combining other materials to come up with ever inspiring results. Many of the creators featured in the exhibition are inspired by both the diversity of nature and the power of imagination. The use of natural materials and environment-friendly, artisanal production methods are at the heart of their work. In their hands, common objects become magical and bring beauty and playfulness into our everyday lives.
Curated and designed by UU Market.
Artists:
Ville Auvinen, Elisa Defossez, Dylan Katz, Päivi Keskipomppu, Laura Itkonen, Viivi Lehto,
Kati Peltola, Paula Pääkkönen, Milla Vaahtera.
Viva Magenta
– Color of the year 2023
GROUP EXHIBITION
UU MARKET X THE FINNISH GLASS MUSEUM
9.9.-31.12.2023
THE FINNISH GLASS MUSEUM
TEHTAANKATU 23
11910 RIIHIMÄKI
Theme of the exhibition is Pantone's color of the year, 'Viva Magenta'. Each of the seven artists have approached the theme from their own perspective and through different materials: how to capture the glow of magenta into glass, ceramics or wood?
Artists:
Laura Itkonen, Dylan Katz, Janne Rahunen, Roosa Ryhänen, Paula Pääkkönen, Penna Tornberg, Milla Vaahtera
Curated by Hannakaisa Pekkala & Olga Autio
Visual identity by Olga Autio
Exhibition architecture and photos Hannakaisa Pekkala & Olga Autio
UU MARKET X THE FINNISH GLASS MUSEUM
9.9.-31.12.2023
THE FINNISH GLASS MUSEUM
TEHTAANKATU 23
11910 RIIHIMÄKI
Theme of the exhibition is Pantone's color of the year, 'Viva Magenta'. Each of the seven artists have approached the theme from their own perspective and through different materials: how to capture the glow of magenta into glass, ceramics or wood?
Artists:
Laura Itkonen, Dylan Katz, Janne Rahunen, Roosa Ryhänen, Paula Pääkkönen, Penna Tornberg, Milla Vaahtera
Curated by Hannakaisa Pekkala & Olga Autio
Visual identity by Olga Autio
Exhibition architecture and photos Hannakaisa Pekkala & Olga Autio