BOWL (OPAL BLUE) H1028

This is a series of vivid, opaque glass pieces developed in 1966 after much trial and error.
It is one of his masterpieces from the later period of his time at BODA, and comes in variations of yellow, opal blue, and orange.
This particular piece is an opal blue, the first opaque glass to be released, and contains bubbles.
The inspiration for the opaque glass came from the turquoise ornaments worn by Bedouin people he saw in Egypt in 1964.
The cut signature is "H1028/190."
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
*Regarding Erik Höglund's products, our store issues a certificate of authenticity based on our accumulated experience.

ERIK HÖGLUND｜1932-1998｜SWEDEN
Erik Höglund was a leading Swedish artist and designer.
After studying sculpture at Konstfack in Stockholm, he began his career as a designer at BODA in 1953 and worked there energetically for about 20 years.

Inspired by various traditions and indigenous cultures, he pursued forms that conveyed human warmth, actively incorporating bubbles and distortions not as flaws but as part of the expression.
His unique worldview, which elevated the primitive to the modern, brought new expressive possibilities to glass art.
His unconventional style initially sparked both praise and criticism, but he built trust through his unwavering passion for creation and tireless efforts.

In 1957, he received the Lunning Prize, the most prestigious award in Nordic design, proving that his expression was "one of Nordic design."
His win at the age of 25 made him the youngest recipient among a distinguished list of past winners including Hans J. Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck, and Timo Sarpaneva.
In the same year, he also won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale, solidifying his international reputation and marking a turning point in his career as a designer, as he quickly rose from "maverick" to "darling of the times."

His activities were not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining wrought iron and glass, as well as wood pieces.
In 1968, he established the design company "Backström & Höglund AB" with Monica Backström, also a designer at Boda and his partner at the time, and worked on a wide range of designs including furniture and household goods.
Throughout his life, he created paintings and bronze works, and was involved in commission works such as church wall decorations, furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, expanding his creative activities into diverse fields.

The artist in the glass factory featured in the film 'Mitt liv som hund (My Life as a Dog)' by Swedish master director Lasse Hallström is modeled after Erik Höglund, and the film depicts him before he gained recognition.