Antrei Hartikainen

In the MELT cabinets industrially treated pine transforms into an unique art composition. The cabinet has been inspired by metamorphosis of the movement of water. By melting the ice again becomes liquid like rain. Surface of the cabinets is built up from hundreds and hundreds of pine rods which are glued together one at a time on multiple layers. Time-consuming working method enable to create the three-dimensional fluency on the surface.

In the MELT cabinets industrially treated pine transforms into an unique art composition. The cabinet has been inspired by metamorphosis of the movement of water. By melting the ice again becomes liquid like rain. Surface of the cabinets is built up from hundreds and hundreds of pine rods which are glued together one at a time on multiple layers. Time-consuming working method enable to create the three-dimensional fluency on the surface.

VIENO combine delicate and shiny glass as well as matte wooden materials. The different materials accentuate each other. The collaboration with designer Katriina Nuutinen in producing the Vieno bottle brings forward the essence of two soulful natural materials. The combination is strong, fragile, delicate and beautiful all at the same time.

SISIN ( Finnish for “quiddity” ) is a sculptural hand carved vessel series where the forms and textures are inspired by the exceptional beauty and necessity of mushrooms. Hollow pedestals give the pieces lightness and creates illusion regarding to the look. One of a kind carving texture is flowing from the sides to inside and finally disappearing to the bottom.

OBSERVE exhibition 20–28 October in Eindhoven as part of Dutch Design Week 2018. The exhibition showcases sculptures, furniture, objects and processes – products and unique pieces which answer to the imperatives of practicality, craftsmanship and the medium itself.

Carte Blanche a' Antrei Hartikainen exhibition in Paris at Institut Finlandais gallery 2019.

Young Designer of the Year 2018 exhibition at Lokal+ gallery, Helsinki.

The Fiori -installation reminds us of the importance of the memorable and meaningful moments that allow for calming, observing and experiencing creativity. It depicts a moment of freedom when there is room and time to just be and wonder about the surrounding.

SEITIKKI is characterized by hazy, dreamy light. The veil-like web that supports the light sources stretches to a height of almost two metres at the sides, plunging into a valley in the centre. Each turned, mushroom-resembling cap is different, their sandblasted finish diffusing rays of light. The concealed gill sculpts a circle of light on the ground.

SEITIKKI is characterized by hazy, dreamy light. The veil-like web that supports the light sources stretches to a height of almost two metres at the sides, plunging into a valley in the centre. Each turned, mushroom-resembling cap is different, their sandblasted finish diffusing rays of light. The concealed gill sculpts a circle of light on the ground.