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Fragile But Strong & Glass-Art-Function
October 12 - November 17, 2000

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Introduction

Functionalism and Beyond
Contemporary Glass and Ceramics of Finland

Fragile But Strong
Works by Brita Flander and Elina Sorainen

Glass-Art-Function
Post-Modernist Glass of Finland

Iittala Glass
Alvar Aalto
Aino Aalto
Tapio Wirkkala
Timo Sarpaneva
Kaj Franck
Markku Salo
Harri Koskinen

GLASS - ART - FUNCTION
POST-MODERNIST GLASS OF FINLAND

HARRI KOSKINEN (b.1970)

Harri Koskinen, a young Finnish glass designer, is interested in the contradictory aspects of glass: on the one hand its lightweight qualities - as in the Atlas candleholder - on the other its heavy mass and structure - as in the Klubi glassware. Yet his design work is based not on abstract influences but more on concrete matters, such as an object's purpose and the opportunities offered by different manufacturing techniques. Koskinen has also used glass in an interesting way in the design of light fittings.

ATLAS CANDLEHOLDERS (1996)

Harri Koskinen's Atlas is a modern, 1990s' view of a candleholder. The rounded, smooth forms harmonize exceptionally well with the candles. And, like candles, Atlas offers a multitude of colour variations to create different moods.

Information for the art shown above:

• Harri Koskinen, Atlas Candleholders, 1996, Various colored glass