Item No. ：HKAW002
Designer：Harri Koskinen
Maker：Iittala
Size ：H:285mm φ:113mm
The Art Works series was a project by Iittala that followed the lineage of art glass up to around the 1960s and the Pro Arte series, while also seeking to preserve and further develop the skills of Nuutajärvi’s master glassblowers through the collaborative creation of art pieces.
It was developed between 2009 and 2013, excluding 2011.
The first designer selected for the series in 2009 was Harri Koskinen, one of the leading figures in contemporary Finnish design.
Kohta, composed of cylindrical glass forms in different colours layered together, is one of the signature works of the series. As the two layers of glass overlap, a third colour appears at the junction, expressing the relationship between the individual elements. The work was realized through highly advanced technique and a precise production process.
In Finnish, Kohta means “encounter” or “point of contact.” The name derives from the making process of the work, and also refers to the name of the technique itself, developed from the incalmo technique and reconfigured to suit the properties of the glass used at Nuutajärvi.
It was produced in two colour variations — red / plum and blue / grey — with each edition limited to 100 pieces.
Signed “Harri Koskinen Iittala 2009 76/100”. Includes the original wooden box and certificate.
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Harri Koskinen is one of the leading figures in contemporary Finnish design. He studied at the University of Art and Design Helsinki (now Aalto University), began collaborating with Iittala while still a student, and established his practice in the 1990s.
In 2000, he founded his own studio, Friends of Industry Ltd., developing a body of work that ranges from product design to spatial design and art. His work is characterized by clear, pared-back forms and a sensitive use of materials, and he has been active across a wide range of fields, including furniture, lighting, glass, and tableware.
His Block Lamp, introduced by Design House Stockholm in 1996, gained international recognition for its striking structure, which appears to suspend a light bulb within a block of ice, and became an emblematic work of a new generation in Finnish design.
His relationship with Iittala has continued since the early stages of his career. In addition to designing glassware and tableware such as Halo, Muotka, Valkea, and Lantern, he was selected in 2009 as the inaugural designer for the Art Works series, presenting works developed through collaboration with the craftsmen of Nuutajärvi using newly developed techniques.
He has also created numerous products for leading Finnish brands, including Oma and Air for Arabia, the Tools series for Hackman, and Kuulas, Finnair’s in-flight tableware, as well as projects for Marimekko, Artek, and Nikari.
Internationally, he is also known for collaborations with Alessi and Venini in Italy, and with Issey Miyake, Maruni, and iwatemo in Japan.
His many awards include the Kaj Franck Prize (2009), the Pro Finlandia Medal (2009), and the Compasso d’Oro (2004).
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