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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

MARKKU SALO (b. 1954)

Markku Salo - who represents a younger generation of contemporary Finnish designers - is a bold and experimental glass designer, whose production pieces are characterized by disciplined appropriateness, modest beauty, and functionality designed on production's terms. In his unique works, Salo uncompromisingly expresses his own views. The bold interplay of their colours and forms is a tribute to Salo's great technical and artistic skills.

AAVA SHELL VASE (1998)

Shell forms are the inspiration for Markku Salo's new exciting Aava collection. The sculptural vases are impressive on their own, but Aava's bold forms provide new inspiration for flower arrangements. The clear, grey or opal white glass calmly accompanies the splendour of the flowers.