Heikki Orvola – Virtuoso of Materials

Heikki Orvola – Virtuoso of Materials at the Finnish Glass Museum 6.5.–23.10.2022

Heikki Orvola (b.1943) is an artist whose tableware and
Many of the interior design items are iconic and beloved by Finns, such as the Stone Candle Lantern, Aurora glassware and the 24h tableware set designed for Arabia.

He graduated from the ceramics department of the Institute of Art and Design in 1968, with teachers including
including Kyllikki Salmenhaara and Kaj Franck. At Franck's invitation, Orvola ended up
to the Nuutajärvi glass factory, where his career in glass began. He has designed
During his career, he has created both mass-produced objects and unique art glass. He is
received the Pro Finlandia medal in 1984, the Kaj Franck Design Award in 1998 and
He was awarded the title of professor in 2002.

Heikki Orvola is a master of materials and a designer with a capacity for innovation.
The exhibition presents the artist's work for the first time in its entirety.
in its diversity. Glass, ceramics and textiles will be on display,
Fabrics designed for Marimekko, as well as enamel and cast iron objects. The exhibition is
curated from the collections of museums and private collectors.

For more information:
Uta Laurén, curator / exhibitions, uta.lauren@riihimaki.fi, 040 330 4104
Hanna Kivelä, producer / exhibitions, hanna.kivela@riihimaki.fi, 050 500 1955

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