A book project on Finland – A country full of the unexpected Editor: Mila Pentti • Graphic design: Ilkka Kärkkäinen / so_helsinki • Photography: Anton Sucksdorff and Kanerva Mantila • Publisher: Aho&Aho FINE FINLAND presents the different seasons of Finland in Lapland, the Archipelago and Helsinki. It includes Finnish traditions, culture,
What does the summertime in Helsinki sound like, and which are the colours that reflect from it’s rooftops at sunset? How does it feel to see the endless open sea in the shore of Kaivopuisto? Which Helsinki moments are forever left in our memories? Helsinki Tones, the summer exhibition of
We shot a small serie of black and white photos, from the streets of Helsinki. First we giclée printed them on Hahnemuhle paper to size A3+ and then letterpressed them with one color. This piece in called “The Cowboy” and has been shot in the ferry of Suomenlinna.
Lokal throw by the name OLO (feeling or mood) is designed by ceramic and textile artist Veera Kulju, is a beautiful addition to any home. The wool blanket is woven in Finland by Lapuan Kankurit. 140 x 180 cm + fringes Pure new wool
Lokal kitchen towel by the name ILO (joy) is designed by ceramics and textile artist Veera Kulju, is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. The kitchen towel is woven in Finland by Lapuan Kankurit. size 49 x 70 cm / Linen Buy yours by clicking HERE
We created the visual campaign around Veera’s ceramic pieces that where ordered specifically to create the Fairs theme in 2019. The four-leaf clover is a sign of “onni” Finnish word for luck, happiness or blessings. The theme of the fair was freely translated “The lasting happiness, joy of making”
Designed for Gumbostrand Konst & Form at the Arabia Art Department in 2018, Kuusikko is a candle holder manufactured as small series product as well as varied in unique versions by the art department artists. Design by Veera Kulju (SO-Helsinki) photo Ananya Tanttu photo Ilkka Kärkkäinen
Metsä Palaa / Forest Returns poster concept for art exhibition: Concept by SO-Helsinki / Video by Ananya Tanttu NAKU: visual identity for art exhibition by Ilkka Kärkäinen
Nordkraut’s simple and functional fermentation pot is designed together with Finnish ceramic artist Veera Kulju (SO-Helsinki). Every piece is handmade in Lapinlahti by Jari Puttonen from JP Studiokeramiikka. A simple form hides all the necessary functions: the lid slips to the water trap, pot is easy to hold because of its rough surface,
