Small Fiori Sculptures By Antrei Hartikainen

Small Fiori sculptures by Antrei HartikainenMaterials: Flowers (Linden wood), baseplate (Ash/maple)Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 150 - 170 cmThe Fiori sculpture composes of slender-stemmed wooden flowers, which variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature. Each flower is handcrafted using a variety of techniques. The sculpture can perform many roles: a sole sculpture tenderly comfortable in its loneliness or a group of sculptures growing into a striking group as an eyecatcher in a space. It lives with the changing demands of its environment.Antrei Hartikainen is a master cabinetmaker and designer from finland known for his exquisite works in wood. The award- winning pieces, including functional products and pure art works, achieve heights of sensuality, elegance and craftsmanship. These important factors are emphasized in Antrei Hartikainen’s work, which constantly seeks to Challenge and blur the traditional categorizations between functional objects and visual arts. Hartikainen’s sculptural approach can be studied through his organic body of work, which simultaneously highlights the inspiration drawn from his material of choice, wood. Antrei hartikainen has shown his works in numerous solo and group exhibitions all over the world . Antrei have been awarded with prize as a Young Designer of the Year 2018 in Finland and shortlisted as Emerging Designer of the Year 2019 by Dezeen awards.