THE ARTEFAKTI EXHIBITION
Vertti Virasjoki
showcases works related to the MA Programme in Contemporary Design from 14 students. The image is part of Vertti Virasjoki’s series, in which he examines masculinity and manhood through the lens of sports, especially ice hockey. The exhibition is part of the Helsinki Design Week programme and on display at Merikortteli (Pursimiehenkatu 29, Helsinki) until 13 September.
HUHTA is an artwork designed by
Anne Kinnunen
Master’s student Sesilia Pirttimaa, composed of 870 handcrafted glass elements. The artwork symbolises a cleared coniferous forest that yields a bountiful harvest. Huhta and another glass artwork, Bread for the Coming, designed by Master’s student Liv Telivuo, are donor artworks and located in the main lobby of the Väre building at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Otaniementie 14, Espoo). With these artworks, the university aims to express gratitude to its donors. The names of the contributing supporters are engraved on the accompanying plaque by the artworks.