Jun 02, 2015
Tapio Wirkkala’s 100th Birthday
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What do Finnish banknotes and vodka bottles have in common? Both can be traced back to a common Finnish designer: Tapio Wirkkala.
Born in Hanko, Finland, on this day in 1915, Wirkkala is one of Finland’s most versatile and perhaps most internationally famous designers. Known as one of the pioneers of industrial Finnish art, Wirkkala had enormous artistic range, studying sculpture and graphic design and making furniture, vases, glassware and jewelry. Outside of the artist’s studio, his work can be found on a number of everyday items, including utensils, stamps, and even ketchup bottles.
To honor Wirkkala’s 100th birthday, today’s Doodle reflects his famous design work in glassware and vases.
Illustrated by guest artist, Alyssa Winans.
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