VASE (OPAL BLUE) H957

A series of vibrant, opaque glass developed through trial and error in 1966.
It is a representative work from the later period of his time at BODA, available in yellow, opal blue, and orange variations.
This particular piece is the opal blue, which was the first opaque glass to be unveiled.
The inspiration for the opaque glass came from turquoise ornaments worn by Bedouin tribes he saw in Egypt in 1964.
No cut signature.
*In good condition with no noticeable damage.
*Regarding Erik Höglund's products, our store issues certificates of authenticity based on our accumulated experience.

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

Inspired by various traditions and indigenous cultures, he pursued forms that conveyed a sense of 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.
While his unconventional style initially caused both賛否両論, 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 "a part of Nordic design."
His award 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 won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale, solidifying his international reputation and quickly transforming him from an 'outlier' to a 'darling of the era,' marking a turning point in his design career.

His field of activity was not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining forged iron and glass, as well as woodworks.
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 designs in a wide range of fields, 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 and furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, expanding his creative activities into diverse fields.

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