Universe

2004

Universe is a collection of hand-knotted containers for different purposes. Finnish paper yarn in vaious thicknesses and properties is carefully selected to suit the function of each container.

The series has been exhibited internationally in the following exhibitions:

(1) “The White, Light Things”, Gallery Campus, Turku, Finland, July 2010 (solo exhibition)
(2) “Aus Papier” (From Paper), Handwerksform, Hannover, Germany, June-July 2006
(3) “Naturaleza y Diseño: relaciones cotidianas” (Nature and Design: Everyday Relationships), Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela, October-November 2005
(4) “Beyond the Valley”, Helsinki Exchange: Part II, London, England, October 2005



LIST OF ARTEFACTS

SPACE, 2004
large basket
media: paper string, knotting
dimensions: 30cm x 36cm x 40cm

MINI SPACE, 2004
small basket
media: paper string, knotting
dimensions: 18cm x 18cm x 23cm

PERSONAL SPACE, 2004
handbag
media: paper string, knotting
dimensions: 27cm x 15cm x 8cm and 27cm x 20cm x 8cm

SATURN, 2004
round box
media: paper string, knotting
dimensions: 9cm x 9cm x 6cm

COMET, 2004
mini basket
media: paper string, knotting
dimensions: 9cm x 9cm x 11cm