The dewdrop design was created in 1964 as part of a technical challenge to try and replicate the look of droplets of water on glass. Toikka originally trained in ceramics and later moved to glassware. Astiaparatiisi ja paroni antiikki ja design fleminginkatu. Taivas sylissani sheet music for piano download free in pdf. Iittala was the first company to commercialize glass birds, with over 400 birds being created during the past three decades. Print and download in pdf or midi taivas sylissani carola haggkvist. Glass and design oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi divisions for half a century. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds. He designed the kastehelmi dewdrop dinnerware collection for iittala in 1964. Over the years toikka worked in many other mediums, including textile. Oiva toikka iittala annual bird 2019 vuono 240 x 150mm.
The general public knows him from the birds of the nuutajarvi glass factory, that have been in production for 30 years this year. Oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses for sale ebay. Flight of fantasy the americanscandinavian foundation. The contents are grouped by category, and include his eggs and glass cubes in addition to special and limited edition birds. About oiva toikka about iittala glass birds from oiva. Valikoimissamme on arabia, iittala, nuutajarvi, riihimaen lasi, kumela, humppilan lasi, kupittaan savi, taidelasi. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, whippoorwill. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. Iittala reintroduced the line in 2010 to celebrate oiva toikka s 50th year as a designer.
Oiva toikka born in karelia 1931 is a highly respected finnish glass designer. Oiva toikka one, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikkas boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. Each is an individually mouth blown work of origin art. Cocktail lasi, ilmari kumela, oy kumela astiataivas. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. More about oiva toikka dvd have you ever wondered how oiva toikka got started in glass, what his favorite bird is or what influences his creations. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds. About oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Kastehelmi means dewdrop in finnish, and the collection is often called iittala dewdrop.
Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known. He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the. Longing for colour and excitement in his work, oiva toikka started taking his inspiration from folk art and distant cultures. The iittala glass birds collection was created by oiva toikka, an internationally renowned artist and one of the greatest names in finnish glass art. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Glass and design book we are sorry but this item is no longer available. Professor oiva toikka of finland has been designing glass birds since 1972.
All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Toikka s individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish design aesthetics. Oiva toikka signeeraus katso 64 oiva toikka signeeraus. Throughout his fiftyplus year career, toikka worked as a designer for arabia ltd. Oiva toikka oiva toikka 1931 2019 is one of the greatest names in nordic glassware. Oiva toikka finnish glassmaker, born in 1931 guide to pictures of works by oiva toikka in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikkas handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen. Professor oiva toikka born 1931 is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century. He has achieved success as an artist and created glass sculptures and installations, among others. See more ideas about glass art, glass and glass design. Lintujen kaikki yksityiskohdat, kuten nokat, pyrstot ja sulat muovataan jokaiselle linnulle yksilollisesti. Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who had created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years.
Han on tyoskennellyt 1990luvulla myos rorstrandin posliinitehtaassa. His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has made it possible to create small miracles of life, sought after by collectors all over the wor. What is perhaps less wellknown, however, is that he originally studied ceramics and that his first employer was the art department at arabia, which he joined in 1957. Annual cube 2003 signed and numbered will be delivered without the original packaging oiva toikka book page 157 measurements. The designer, who worked extensively in ceramics and glass, passed away at a nursing home on easter monday. Iittala birds of toikka mouthblown glass bird, red cardinal. Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known for his designs for iittala. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala muotoilija ja keraamikko oiva toikka on kuollut 87vuotiaana. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouthblown glass creations to life.
Birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and. Oiva toikka born 1931 is one of finlands most noted glass designers and artists, who has studied and masters his material in a varied and unprejudiced way. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. Hailing from viipuri, oiva toikka is a legend of finnish glass art. Glass as an art medium is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and bird. The success is based on the skills of famed finnish glass artist oiva toikka, a unique nuutajarvi glass factory, and expert glass blowers. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the mainstream of nordic design.
Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the serpentine gallery and the chrysler museum of art. Professor oiva toikka one of finlands most famous glass artists. Readers will also learn how oiva toikka went from an art professor in lapland, finland, to worldrenowned, awardwinner designer. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia. See more ideas about birds, glass birds and glass art.
Iittalan linnut birds by toikka ovat oiva toikan tunnetuimpia toita ja ne valmistetaan kasity. Ptarmigan willow grouse in production since oiva toikkas willow grouse or. Mar 15, 2020 lollipop isle was a favourite theme of the finnish designer oiva toikka. Now there is a wonderful book to learn about the artist and to revel in his progeny. Vanhemmissa linnuissa kirkas paa, joka on myohemmin tuotetuissa hopeanhohtoinen. This piece, chosen from an exhibition of finnish arts and crafts held in london in 1969, seems to be one of the earliest examples. Oiva toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in nordic glassware. Discover the best scandinavian brands and designers. The iittala toikka green ibis is a beautifully simple bird with a smooth, flowing form. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. He has enjoyed an international career and received numerous awards, among them lunning prize, pro.
Renowned finnish artist and designer oiva toikka has died age 87. Both gaffers are visiting from the iittala factory in finland for a celebration of renowned designer oiva toikkas glass birds. Have you ever wondered how oiva toikka got started in glass, what his favorite bird is or what influences his creations. Iittalan linnut birds by toikka ovat oiva toikan tunnetuimpia toita ja ne valmistetaan kasityona. Chlas atelier schoolhof west 5a 4105 al culemborg the netherlands open by appointment only.
The individually handmade, mouth blown glass ibis stands on its solid pedestal. He is also famous for his unique glass sculptures, which have been exhibited at galerie forsblom and other institutions both in finland and abroad. Condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. Birds by toikka oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. He is most well known for his birds by toikka series which took flight in 1972. This toikka bird is a small goldencrest pikku hippi, in finnish, or wintergoldhahnchen in german from the birds by toikka collection, by the finnish designer oiva toikka. Oiva toikka products buy online from finnish design shop. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala. Oiva toikka 1972 buy birds by toikka ibis from iittala. For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. Iittalan linnut birds by toikka ovat oiva toikan tunnetuimpia toi. Famous for his glass art, oiva toikka is the most colourful and original personality among the masters of finnish design.
His imagination and iittalas skilled finnish glassblowers have created these magical glass birds for over 30 years. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Along with his glassware designs, toikka is best known after 1973 for his designs for the iittala glass birds series. Han on tyoskennellyt 1990luvulla myos rorstrandin po. Oiva toikka sieppari catcher 2008 anniversary annual bird.
Design oiva toikka, 2009 polyethylene, galvanized steel made in italy by magis paradise tree coat stand has a unique dual function design. The corning museum of glass is excited to host guest glassmakers helena welling and juha saarikko. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. Oiva toikka is also famous for his glass bird collection for the finnish manufacturer iittala. Nov, 2015 festive pheasant glass bird iittala oiva toikka scandinavian finland. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of oiva toikka untuvikko signeeratt. This specific design was introduced in 2004 according to the birds by toikka book werner soderstrom osakeytio helsinki 2008 page 70.
In 1973 he began making iittala glass birds for which he has become worldrenowned. Born in viipuri, in what is now part of russia, toikka studied at the school of art and design in helsinki. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Oiva toikka for iittala finland scandinavian modernist glass bird, blue summer stint on stem, in clear periwinkle blue over opaque white, the base incised and dated o. Over the years toikka has worked in many other mediums, including.
Oiva toikka iittala nuutajarvi vogel hippiainen gouden. Oiva toikka has been an artistdesigner with iittalas arabia and nuutajarvi. Get the best deals on oiva toikka bird scandinavian art glasses when. Timo sarpaneva, tapio wirkkala and kaj franck the acknowledged arbiters of modernism sought clarity in forms that were as timeless, organic and cool as scandinavian nature, their main source of inspiration. Iittala oiva toikka, art glass bird, sinikki, excellent ebay. Oiva toikka is an art director and costume designer, known for myrsky 1987 and oiva, poyta ja kaj franck 2012. Toikkas individual style is seen in every finnish glass bird he creates, often deviating from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish desi. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Throughout a varied artistic career spanning over half a century, toikka has worked in glass and ceramics, and has designed stage sets and costumes for theatre, ballet and opera, and even textiles for. His work dates back to the 1950s but is still as popular today. Toikkas individual style is also evident in the utility objects he creates as they often deviate from the traditional cleanlined puritanism of finnish design aesthetics.
Oiva toikka is a finnish artist of immense creative talent, vision and versatility, the creator of elaborate compositions and installations. Each bird is mouth blown in a factory located in the 200. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Born in finland in 1931, toikka originally trained in ceramics and later moved to glassware.