BOWL (OPAL BLUE) H1679

A series of vibrant, opaque glass developed through trial and error in 1966.
This is a representative work from his later period 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 released, and contains air bubbles.
The opaque glass was inspired by the turquoise ornaments worn by Bedouins he saw in Egypt in 1964.
No cut signature.
*There is a faint water stain on the inner bottom.
*Regarding Erik Höglund's products, our shop 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, where he worked vigorously for about 20 years.

Inspired by various traditions and indigenous cultures, he pursued forms that conveyed a sense of human touch, actively incorporating air bubbles and distortions not as flaws but as part of the expression.
His unique worldview, which elevated the primitive to the modern, brought new possibilities of expression to glass art.
While his unconventional style initially sparked both praise and criticism, 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 the Nordic designs."
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 won a silver medal at the Milan Triennale, solidifying his international reputation and quickly transforming him from an 'outsider' to a 'darling of the era,' marking a turning point in his career as a designer.

His artistic endeavors were not limited to glass; from the early 1960s, he created works combining wrought iron and glass, as well as woodwork.
In 1968, he co-founded the design company "Backström & Höglund AB" with Monica Backström, also a designer at Boda and his partner at the time, working on a wide range of designs including furniture and household items.
Throughout his life, he produced paintings and bronze works, and was involved in commission work such as church murals and furnishings, interior design, and public monuments, engaging in creative activities in diverse fields.

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