The king of decorators

Birger Kaipiainen (1915–1988) is one of the most successful and well-known ceramic artists in Finland. His beautiful works are on display in Filayson Art Area, the exhibition is open till tomorrow.

Birger Kaipiainen worked as a designer for Arabia over fifty years. As a child he suffered from Polio and was consequently unable to use a pottery wheel. It was said that his illness heightened his artistic sensitivity. Kaipiainen was nicknamed the king of decorators for his nostalgic, romantic and highly decorative ceramic designs, at a time when minimalism was the prevailing trend in Finnish ceramics. He is known for repeatedly using the same signature nature inspired motifs, such as violets and curlews. One of his famous designs Paratiisi (Paradise) series, designed in 1969, which is still in production. Another noted design is  Sunnuntai (Sunday) series designed in 1971. We have Paradise plates and Emma just started to collect the Sunday series: Birger Kaipiainen is a part of our every day life!


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