On The Design Boat: finnish design

Sunday, 17 July 2016

When COLOR fuses with GLASS

"Rings, rings and rhythms. Whirls in a flow. Ever again – and a feeling of something, itself reflected and making reflected images. The movement of light – a moment that has passed. Already gone." Tapio Wirkkala

The versatile and internationally celebrated Finnish Designer & Artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915-85) collaborated with Venini in Murano, Italy to design a stunning range of colored glassware. With interest in in nature, movement and structure, Tapio's pieces from this collection are a tribute to his inspirations and to the tradition of Venetian glass blowing.

Images: Tapio Wirkkala

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Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Nature in Print

by Divya Agrawal

"Nature is what we see,

The Hill, the Afternoon -

Squirrel, Eclipse, the Bumble-bee,

Nay - Nature is Heaven.

Nature is what we hear,

The Bobolink, the Sea -

Thunder, the Cricket -

Nay - Nature is Harmony........"

By Emily Dickinson (1830-86)

It is the small things in life that give the greatest joys. A thoughtful gesture, your child's loving embrace, moments of quiet and reflection - all are filled with solace and joy. So is a stroll on a tree lined avenue, where one can admire the riches of nature - flowers, leaves, birds - blooming and bountiful, brimming over with life.

Marimekko, on our feature today, is an acclaimed Finnish design house well known for its brightly colored prints, many of them nature inspired. Here's a selection of few that I found delightfully eye-catching. Browse and revel in their beauty in a moment of silence. Wonder at the ways Nature inspires us and the shapes it can take in our imagination..