MÖRKÖ and PÖLKKY in Hietsun Paviljonki 13.-15.8.2024
What happens when hard and soft speak in colors?
The ‘Mörkö and Pölkky’ exhibition brings together two creators and two different materials: Tuula Pöyhönen's Ragamuf rug concept and Saara Renvall's wood sculptures. Although the artworks differ from each other, their creation process has a commonality: both artists are enacting the change that our post-normal times require. They explore and produce new types of objects that reflect on our era, consumption habits, production methods, and, above all, the relationship between humans and materials. The exhibition consists of ‘conversations’ where a revived armchair speaks to wood, being asked a question for the first time. The dialogue is surprising, and the conversation is conducted through colors.
Ragamuf is a concept developed by Tuula Pöyhönen that combines modern design thinking, community, and sustainability. The Ragamuf chair rug updates the look of an existing piece of furniture and gives a new life to a worn-out chair. The material is surplus from the textile industry.
From the very beginning, the central and guiding idea of the Ragamuf concept has been crafting together with hands. In addition to Tuula, the preparation of this collection has involved participants such as Tuuli Ahonen, Minna Alanko, Harri Juutilainen, Hanna Karppinen, Tuija Mikkonen, Elsa Mäkelä, Saara Mäkinen, Asta Pajari, Helka Sariola, Satu Toivonen, Elina Tuomisto, and Päivi Ylistalo.
Ragamuf transforms furniture into characters – they are like living figures, friends. Something appears in the space that has a story to tell. The tactility of the surface invites touch, and its vitality continuously changes its shape.
Objects of Necessity (Tarpeisto) works examine our relationship with the forest, trees, and wood as a material. The pieces emphasize the emotional dimension of wood through its physiological properties.
The works have been created using experimental methods with minimally processed domestic pine, utilizing the wood's capillary properties. In this process, the wood itself plays an active role, not just serving as a passive object of creation and a source of utility. The experiments have resulted in colorful, messy, loud sculptures and objects that assert their own space. Due to the chosen working methods and process, the pieces have become unexpected, unrepeatable, and visually expressive.
The purpose of Objects of Necessity (Tarpeisto) is to delve into our material culture and explore our modern needs. The project centers around the idea of a broader concept of function; how the deeper meaning of an object can arise from the information and emotion it conveys.
You can make your own small Ragamuf in a course. Please ask more info about upcoming courses tuula.poyhonen@gmail.com.
Serie of bags 2021
Photos Timo Junttila
Padded bags 2021
Photos Timo Junttila
Kid´s HDW 2021 window installation. Collab with illustrator Edith Hammar.
I literally step out from Edith´s illustration by realizing clothes and picking accessories.
Photo Timo Junttila
Single pieces 2021. Small scale family business - clothing and bags
collaborators: Mom Tuula Pöyhönen + Son Mosse Männistö
feather print: Mosse Männistö
Models: Mosse, Valle and Aki (the dog)
Photos Timo Junttila (family album photo by Tuula)
Ragamuf 2nd edition (2019-2020) was made in co-operation with The Women Centre of Diyarbakir province in Turkey.
Photo Perttu Saksa
Photo styling for Shirtlove 2019
“Home of printed shirts. Make a shirt from your own photo, customize using the text editor or choose from a collection.”
Photos Timo Junttila
Leaving a trace of your presence in the form of an autograph. Tyvek T-shirt 2019.
“TypoCraftHelsinki combines Finnish typography, design, art, and craftsmanship. TypoCraftHelsinki was born out of love for fonts and the desire to share the joy and pleasure of typography with a wider audience.
TypoCraftHelsinki engages designers, craftsmen and artists in a collaborative process where borders between professions are crossed and new design, products and artworks emerge.
TypoCraftHelsinki organizes exhibitions, workshops and public events.”
Photos: Timo Junttila
Fiskars Summer House 2018 by Helsinki Design Week. Linen textiles for Woodio/Susan Elo house.
Workwear for Helsinki University Think Corner 2017.
Photo Matti Pyykkö
Shoe experiments. Studio Susan Elo. Helsinki Design Week 2018.
““The RAW / RAAKA exhibition presents items which are inspired, conceived and designed within the aesthetic of Japanese Wabi-sabi.
“Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. It is a beauty of things modest and humble. It is a beauty of things unconventional.” Author Leonard Koren; Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers
Designers
Bonden, Roman Cisneros, Susan Elo, Kaksikko, Aimo Katajamäki, Okke Kiviluoto, Markus Koistinen & Ville Auvinen, Päivi Meuronen, Tuula Pöyhönen, Pasi Savolainen, Studio Sumusta””
Photos Timo Junttila
Stretchy chairwear innovation and concept.
The Ragamuf idea was born in Edinburgh Scotland during artist residency period 2015.
Materials are left over of textile industry. The manufacturing process is handcraft and suitable to be done without any machinery. Method enable women in a low economic situation work at homes and earn money by themselves. Maker can choose the colors and design the pattern which makes working more meaningful and Ragamuf unique.
First prototype was made in Morocco 2016. Next set was produced in Turkey where the makers were Syrian refugee women 2016-2018.
Product of the Year Finalist, Design Gala at Helsinki Design Week 2017
Photos Timo Junttila
Ice man 2017. Fiskars scissors 50th anniversary exhibition in Helsinki Design Museum. In honor of the event, Fiskars invited artists to participate with the creation made by scissors.
Photo Andreas Janett Model Mosse Männistö
Bag designs for Marimekko 2010-2014.
FIRST cradle and LAST urn 2015. Implementation of the objects by the master carpenter Rudi Merz.
…”The WE LOVE WOOD(s)! summer exhibition of the ONOMA cooperative presents the material know-how developed and concentrated in Fiskars Village. Besides cabinet makers and designers, inspired views on wood and the forest are expressed by artists. The exhibition includes products and works from the masters of the Village but also from other Finnish and Nordic authors. “..Kirsi Gullichsen Exhibition architect and curator.
Photos Timo Junttila
“Very Personal” -dresses for the dead and alive (me).
“TypoCraftHelsinki combines Finnish typography, design, art, and craftsmanship. TypoCraftHelsinki was born out of love for fonts and the desire to share the joy and pleasure of typography with a wider audience.
TypoCraftHelsinki engages designers, craftsmen and artists in a collaborative process where borders between professions are crossed and new design, products and artworks emerge.
TypoCraftHelsinki organizes exhibitions, workshops and public events.”
Jersey garments for Marimekko 2010-2014.
Cinema Bianchini -series of leather letter accessories 2015.
Eralio Bianchini was a tanner in Turbigo in Northern Italy from the early 60’s until the late 80’s. Grandson Dylan inherited the abandoned tannery and called it Cinema Bianchini.
The name derives from an Italian saying; “Andare al Cinema Bianchini, sotto le coperte e sopra I cuscini”. Going to Cinema Bianchini, under the blankets and on the pillows. It’s a way of saying which means that you’re going to bed, to sleep, to dream. The saying originates from the times that going to the cinema was a privilege for the rich. Cinema Bianchini was the show the poor could afford, the free show of their own dreams.
Tuula Pöyhönen visited Cinema Bianchini and carried out the series of leather letter accessories.
“TypoCraftHelsinki combines Finnish typography, design, art, and craftsmanship. TypoCraftHelsinki was born out of love for fonts and the desire to share the joy and pleasure of typography with a wider audience.
TypoCraftHelsinki engages designers, craftsmen and artists in a collaborative process where borders between professions are crossed and new design, products and artworks emerge.
TypoCraftHelsinki organizes exhibitions, workshops and public events.”
Photos Timo Junttila
Skanno, furniture and interior design company. Head of home accessory department, designer and buyer for furnitures, textiles, and home clothing 1997-2001.
16.5.–7.9.2014 Kiasma_Together -exhibition, Kaksivuotinen/Two years - I wove my experience into a carpet
"Top names of Finnish contemporary art, design and fashion meet in the Together exhibition. Produced jointly by Marimekko and Kiasma, the boundary-breaking exhibition opens new views into the world of art and design.
In many of its exhibitions over the years, Kiasma has explored the interface between contemporary art and other creative disciplines, such as music, design and comics. Marimekko too has boldly combined its design with modern dance, ballet and contemporary art. In this exhibition, Marimekko and Kiasma have opened a platform for collaboration between designers and contemporary artists. By building a bridge to connect contemporary art and the designers, products and materials of Marimekko, and giving a free hand to the participants, the exhibition project sought to create something innovative and interesting.
The invited 16 artists and designers have all a long-standing relationship with either Kiasma or Marimekko. They were given a carte blanche to produce any kind of work for the exhibition, working either alone or together as they chose. Some artists used the materials and production processes of Marimekko in new ways, others explored the common sources of inspiration shared by product designers and artists. They all created new works for the exhibition, made specifically with the spaces of Kiasma in mind.
The featured artists are Jenni Hiltunen, Erja Hirvi, Maija Louekari, Aino-Maija Metsola, Tiina Mielonen, Teresa Moorhouse, Tommi Musturi, Noora Niinikoski, Tuula Pöyhönen, Sami Ruotsalainen, Aamu Song & Johan Olin, Anu Tuominen, Jenni Tuominen, Timo Vaittinen and Hanna Vihriälä. Many of them have combined aspects of design and art in their training, work experience or production. The exhibition includes paintings, photographs, sculptures, installations and ceramics."
Anno, Finnish life style brand, Head designer/maternity leave 2016.
Unfortunately Anno went bankrupt before any of my designs came out. Only visible trace were the stylings of shootings SS and AW :)
Photos Martti Järvi
ONNI - private label and home shop 2009-10
ONNI was first opened in Punavuori, Helsinki with the colleague and friend Susan Elo. Business in the location was not very successful so we decided to split up and move operations elsewhere. My solution was to move home. Combination of home, shop, workshop and studio made everyday life easier when working and having small kids at the same time.
Head designer of Muksula kid's wear collection 2012-2014
Coat designs for Marimekko 2010-2014.
Knitwear designs for Marimekko 2010-2014.
Sauna collection for Marimekko 2010-2014.
Anno, Finnish life style brand, Head designer/maternity leave 2016.
Unfortunately Anno went bankrupt before any of my designs came out. Only visible trace were the stylings of shootings SS and AW.
Photos Martti Järvi
Björkliden Hus, 6 Scenes of Beauty -exhibition in Vantaa Art Museum 2012 curated by Elina ja Klaus Aalto.
6 dresses was made first for human and extended to doll. Road trip shootings were made in North Sweden Björkliden with photographer Panu Pohjola and model (artist) Frida Hultcrantz.
“6 Scenes of Beauty presents design and the visual arts side by side, but in a new, interesting way. The exhibition consists of six different dioramas, a stage that the artists and work pairs build around the beauty theme. The resulting entities greatly reflect their makers, including their experiences and stories. The artists of the exhibition are: designer Nathalie Lahdenmäki, graphic artist Rami Niemi, designer Naoto Niidome, fashion designer Tuula Pöyhönen, sculptor Tommi Toija, visual artist Anna Tuori, graphic artist Teemu Väätäinen, and visual artist Maaria Wirkkala. The exhibition constitutes part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 program.”
Ioncell ALLU dress at Marimekko 2014
First ever made wood fibre garment
ALLU “All in one”
Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2014. The world’s leading business event on sustainability in fashion. Racing series. Honored by ISKO.
Photo (first) Victor Jones
Minimalist yoga collection for men. Part of visualization for book
Äijäjooga by Timo Junttila and Veikko Tarvainen 2016
Photos Timo Junttila
Styling VALO pendant lights. Design by Susan Elo
Photos Timo Junttila
Styling KOLO storage container. Design by Susan Elo
Photos Timo Junttila
Styling RISUKKO lights. Design by Susan Elo and Sami Lahtinen.
Photos Timo Junttila
Designs for Marimekko 2010-2014.
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Styling future trends for Habitare 2015 fair with Susanna Björklund/ENNEtool.
Photos Martti Järvi
Public interiors for urban encounters; Helsinki, Reykjavik, Bergen and Tallinn Light Festivals 1998-2003 with Susan Elo and Tuija-Asta Järvenpää.
Designer launching the Luhta Home home textile brand 1999.
Designing Lee Cooper jeans for M.A.S.I Company 2001-08.
Articles of fashion and design for MUOTO magazine 2002.
ONNI - private label and home shop 2009-10
Photos Timo Junttila
ONNI - private label and home shop 2009-10
Photos Timo Junttila
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Stockmann department store. Head designer of jeans and youth fashion brand Stacca/STC 1995-1997
