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Wed 11 am – 7 pm,
Sat 12 pm – 4 pm.
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The international art fair for contemporary objects
15.5-17.5.2009
Saatchi gallery, Duke of York’s hq, London
Stand number 2.05
http://collect.craftscouncil.org.uk/
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Tarja
Tuupanen, (born 1973, Finland)
White is silent, it is waiting, quiet and calm, it is clear and comforting,
and frighteningly empty – like cacholong – so fine and
elegant. The white cacholong fascinates me. The slow working process
with stone helps me to think how a minimalist form can say a lot and
nothing. In a natural material there are all the white shades you
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from the fair
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Eija
Mustonen, (born 1961, Finland)
The connection to my own environment and space is the starting point
in my working process; randomness and order as it is in nature. The
theme is landscape, not just physical space but also psychic state.
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Nathalie
Lahdenmäki, (born 1974, Finland)
In my object settings I am interested in the qualities of the manufacturing
materials: the soft texture of ceramics and textile, the discreet
colours, matte, shining and half matte surfaces. I promote beautiful
things to create consolation in the everyday life. Beautiful forms
have been created since ancient times, sculptured or built with simple
materials, like birch bark, bamboo, bone, wood, ceramics, stone, not
to mention textile. I play with the idea of transferring old shapes
into a new era and media, creating new meanings to them. |
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Helena
Lehtinen, (born 1951, Finland)
My works are about memories from my family, my past; fragments, objects,
photos without a camera. Identity is not stabile but in constant movement
and change. I'm in between minimalism and kitsch; I hate and love
both of them. |
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Kristina
Riska, Born 1960, Finland
One of my very first memories is a shadow moving on a white wall.
How the light comes in to the material fascinates me. By cutting
holes in to the walls I can make the object transparent. Light comes
through the holes and creates illusion. My technique is very slow
- I build layer by layer. I wish this silent concentration could
be sensed in the object.
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Kim
Simonsson (Born in Finland 1974)
I made my first sculpture out of snow in the backyard of my childhood
home. I combine traditional ceramic art with popular culture
phenomenon in my large ceramic sculptures. For me the unusual is interesting.
Therefore I create my own strange world of characters that comment
on everyday life and its' weirdness. An important detail in my sculptures
is the eyes made out of glass that give the figures a life like appearance.
Authority in its' many forms fascinates me and in my works I want
to reverse the common beliefs by making the weak powerful. |
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GALLERIA NORSU is dedicated to contemporary Nordic
applied art. The Helsinki based gallery showcases the finest in
innovative Nordic craft, both functional and sculptural, including
jewellery, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, wood, furniture and glassware.
Galleria Norsu is run by The Society for new craft, founded in 2004
to support and promote the best in decorative and functional art.
Director:
Katarina Siltavuori
mobile +358 (0)50 599 2510
Address:
Galleria Norsu, Kaisanimenkatu 9 (also from Fabianinkatu 36)
Po Box 152, FI-00171 Helsinki
galleria@norsu.info
www.norsu.info
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