Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro (b.1933) ranks among Finland’s leading furniture designers, and his career spans over 65 years. His style of design is characterised by his experimental treatment of form and his respectful approach to ergonomics, ecological values and the inherent properties of his materials.
Objects designed by Kukkapuro are on display in permanent exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Irmeli Kukkapuro
Artist Irmeli Kukkapuro (1934–2022) began her career as a painter, but in the 1970s she studied lithography and Japanese woodcut technique. Later her works grew into powerful compositions with abstract color surfaces that have dynamic power. By combining constructivist forms, hand-carved woodcut bases and mystical patterns, Irmeli’s art became a distinctive mix of traditional woodcuts and modern abstract art.