Superb book about oiva toikka as designer 180 pages mostly in full collour. Oiva toikka, two glass sculptures, sorsanaar and sorsauros, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signed. Throughout his fiftyplus year career, toikka worked as a designer for arabia ltd. Both gaffers are visiting from the iittala factory in finland for a celebration of renowned designer oiva toikkas glass birds. Timo sarpaneva, tapio wirkkala and kaj franck the acknowledged arbiters of modernism. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art departs from the. Hailing from viipuri, oiva toikka is a legend of finnish glass art. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic design. Artist oiva toikka of finland, renders the beauty of nature in captivating toikka crystal birds. He has enjoyed an international career and received numerous awards, among them lunning prize, pro. The iittala glass birds collection was created by oiva toikka, an internationally renowned artist and one of the greatest names in finnish glass art. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle.
His iconic collection of birds by toikka first took flight back in 1972 with the creation of his small glass flycatchers. Something for the serious and dedicated collector of scandinavian art glass. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. Oiva toikka draws much of his inspiration from nature and combines that vision with his vast knowledge of glassblowing.
The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikka s handsonapproach at. This corporate entity was filed approximately five years ago on monday, august 10. 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. Both gaffers are visiting from the iittala factory in finland for a celebration of renowned designer oiva. 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.
Aiwasowski 18171900 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Professor oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish glass. With production limited to 2,017, each handcrafted iittala toikka finland 100 dove carries the signature o. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo, iittala, signerad. Keva books, llc filed as a florida limited liability in the state of florida and is no longer active. Master glassblowers create these collectible works of art by hand, making each iittala toikka bird unique. The corning museum of glass is excited to host guest glassmakers helena welling and juha saarikko. Visa fler ideer om blast glas, konst och konst designs. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Fittingly, only 2,017 of these numbered beauties have. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Oiva toikka 19312019 was a finnish glass artist who became known worldwide for his collection of glass birds designed for iittala.
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. Oiva toikka 19312019 is one of the great personas of finnish glass design. Designed by ovia toikka, collected by bird, glass and art lovers around the world, this sky curlew is unique and wonderful. Professor oiva toikka designed iittala toikka pearl for limited release in late 2015. Design oiva toikka, 2009 polyethylene, galvanized steel made in italy by magis paradise tree coat stand has a unique dual function design. Helmilasilintu koristeesineet, lasilinnut hobby hall.
Its mouthblown and designed by artist oiva toikka from finland. Oiva toikka finnish glassmaker, born in 1931 guide to pictures of works by oiva toikka in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. The success is based on the skills of famed finnish glass artist oiva toikka, a. The finnish glass bird seems simple in at first but a close look reveals the true master glassblowing by iittala in finland. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Orange, foxes, alcohol, hatred, and hopethese are a few. Compiled here is a collection of freely downloadable ebooks published by sri chaitanya saraswat math. Sort through the hundreds of toikka birds using our color, year, size, and special feature filters to find whatever youre looking for. I put it in my display case with my other collectable pieces. With production limited to 2,017, each handcrafted iittala toikka finland 100. Kastehelmi means dewdrop in finnish, and the collection is often called iittala dewdrop. Oiva toikka birds 2003 canada finland blue jay fine. Keva books, llc in jacksonville fl company profile. Fittingly, only 2,017 of these numbered beauties have been handcrafted by iittalas glassblowers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Crystal art glass birds are one of the fastestgrowing collectibles. Professor oiva toikka born 1931 is renowned worldwide for his unique and massive contribution to finnish art glass over the past half century. 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. What is perhaps less wellknown, however, is that he. Iittala oiva toikka, art glass bird, sinikki, excellent ebay. This corporate entity was filed approximately five years ago on monday, august 10, 2015 as recorded in documents filed with florida department of state. The birds of oiva toikkas 2017 collection are individually mouthblown by the master glassblowers at iittalas glassworks in finland. Get the best deals on other scandinavian art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Oiva toikka stands apart from the group who had created the golden age of finnish design in the postwar years. Oivan ihmemaasa in oivas wonderland book finnish books. He grew up in a farm and was influenced by the rich history of the area. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings. The combination of beauty and high quality craftsmanship make toikka birds great gift items for many occasions. Oiva toikka is one of the greatest names in finnish design.
Chlas atelier schoolhof west 5a 4105 al culemborg the netherlands open by appointment only. Oiva toikka is an art director and costume designer, known for myrsky 1987 and oiva, poyta ja kaj franck 2012. Along with his glassware designs, toikka is best known after 1973 for his designs for the iittala glass birds series. 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 world. Books by riikka pulkkinen riikka pulkkinen average rating 3. He is also famous for his unique glass sculptures, which have been exhibited at galerie forsblom and other institutions both in finland and abroad. 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. Oiva toikka born in karelia 1931 is a highly respected finnish glass designer. Birds by toikka glass birds, iittala birds, toikka birds.
More about iittala toikka finland 100 dove the iittala toikka finland 100 dove joins the 2017 flock to celebrate 100 years of finnish independence. Best known for his birds collection for iittala, he brings mouthblown glass creations to life. The bird is handmade in a finnish glassmaking village and signed by the designer himself. His imagination and iittalas skilled finnish glassblowers have created these magical glass birds for over 30 years. Certainly an important addition to any contemporary paperweight collection. Iittala reintroduced the line in 2010 to celebrate oiva toikka s 50th year as a designer. Writer of dark urban fantasy and young adult fiction. His wonderful artistic abilities, expertise, and knowledge of glass has made it possible to. He has worked in the performing arts for as long as he has in glass. Oiva toikka was renowned for his designs for glassware for the finnish design company iittala. Readers will also learn how oiva toikka went from an art professor in lapland, finland, to worldrenowned, awardwinner designer.
The success is based on the skills of famed finnish glass artist oiva toikka, a unique nuutajarvi glass factory, and expert glass blowers. Iittala was the first company to commercialize glass birds, with over 400 birds being created during the past three decades. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Shop birds by toikka 1990 oiva toikka s first birds were born without any formal advanced planning, as was often the case with art glass of the time, and drew strongly for their inspiration on the unique qualities of the nuutajarvi glassworks. Orange, foxes, alcohol, hatred, and hopethese are a few of my favorite things.
Smashwords about nora sakavic, author of elysium, the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Chlas atelier schoolhof west 5a 4105 al culemborg the netherlands open by. Each bird is mouth blown in a factory located in the 200. Oiva toikka was born in viipurin maalaiskunta, the rural municipality surrounding thenfinnish vyborg, now part of russia. Sale iittala toikka glass birds oiva toikka birds by iittala. More about birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikka s bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and descriptions in both finnish and english.
For more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. The collection embodies a rich fusion of glassmaking traditions and would not have been possible without toikkas handsonapproach at the glassworks and his keen. Nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva toikka paperweight 142000. Professor oiva toikka is one of the great personas of finnish glass, and truly an original glass artist. Oiva toikka, glass sculpture, kiisla, nuutajarvi notsjo. The dewdrop design was created in 1964 as part of a technical challenge to try and replicate the look of droplets of. Designer oiva toikka started his annual cube limited collection in 1977 for nuutajarvi. Still one of the best works on the glass designs of oiva toikka 1931. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art is a departure from mainstream nordic. Toikka has designed more than 500 styles of birds since 1972, most of which you can find here.
Oiva kalervo toikka 29 may 1931 22 april 2019 was a finnish glass designer, best known for his designs for iittala. Oiva toikka toika bird book for more than 50 years, oiva toikka has created the toikka birds collection for iittala. His imaginative, rich and bold glass art deviates from the streamlined aesthetic of nordic design. The perfect item for a toikka bird collector, this book is a beautiful and useful guide to his many imaginative birds.
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. Oiva toikka one, if not the most recognizable names in finnish glass design, oiva toikkas boundless imagination has taken glass art to new heights. Along with his glassware designs, toikka is best known after. Toikka iittala 2017 and is numbered on its base to ensure authenticity. Nuutajarvi scandinavian art glass annual cube 1977 oiva. Its mouthblown and designed by artist oiva toikka from. The sculptural form provides a delightful object for the room while. More about birds by toikka book birds by toikka catalogs all of glass artist oiva toikkas bird collection, complete with full color photogaphs and descriptions in both finnish and english.
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