KAIJA POIJULA: instantaneous poetical resonances
Kaija Poijula’s is one of those artists whose work causes an instantaneous poetical collision. When I bumped into her “Fortuna” one year ago – and later into “Sleeping beauties” at the Helsinki design museum, I really got fascinated by her virtuoso use of airy and frail dandelions trapped in an elaborate glass and polished wooden structure. … Continue reading
Pauliina Aarikka: setting the roots of innovative design in own history
When I entered Aarikka’s luminous wooden showroom for her interview, Pauliina was wearing a very elegant yet casual Sonia Rykiel black velvet ensemble combining a classical cut with an innovative touch mixing humour and colour. It struck me that she was naturally embodying her company’s values: simple, classical but equally playful and innovative. Aariikka was founded by your mother, Kaija Aarikka. … Continue reading
Artventures: meet the artists 