"Marquis", 2017
Handmade ceramic tiles with copper luster decoration
"Ryijy", 2016
Wall tiles. The Ryijy complex consists of five different models. The models can also be used alone or stacked in a less amount of a different entity.
"Cups", 2017
"Kottby", 2017
Wall tiles
"Helsingfors"
Animal Series by LEM, 2009
LEM is group formed in a petrol station in Finland in 2008 while the members were enjoying a pit stop on a high way on their way to Helsinki. They had met previously while chopping wood on a night watch for a wood-firing kiln. The group consists of three designers, Saara Kaatra, Laura Itkonen and Lotta Veromaa who has all studied at MA Applied Art and Design. The name LEM derives from the second names of its members and was mutually agreed upon as the members like the Polish writer Stanislaw Lem.
‘Animal Series’ is the first project by LEM and it is sponsored by Iittala Group. ‘Animal Series’ tells stories through animals in everyday ceramic tableware, creating new life and meaning for everyday common objects.
“Sweet fairytale scenery and figures like the unicorns, pink rabbits and canary birds are in contrast with the macabre themes of blood, death and loneliness.” Asta Boman, Art Historian.
The vessels are made using old Iittala moulds that are out of production: bowls, cups and plates that have simplistic shapes, familiar to Iittala Groups tableware. By placing animals in the vessels to tell a story, the group is triggering a new life and meaning to these objects. Telling stories that change depending on the viewer, in the same time questioning and stretching the limits of mass production. The easily approachable animal figures create their own private miniature worlds into each vessel that can be endearing, terrifying, humoristic or twisted depending on the viewer. LEM leaves the stories to the viewers imagination; what stories and meanings do they find behind the humour or macabre?
"Unicorn"
Animal Series by LEM, 2009
LEM is group formed in a petrol station in Finland in 2008 while the members were enjoying a pit stop on a high way on their way to Helsinki. They had met previously while chopping wood on a night watch for a wood-firing kiln. The group consists of three designers, Saara Kaatra, Laura Itkonen and Lotta Veromaa who has all studied at MA Applied Art and Design. The name LEM derives from the second names of its members and was mutually agreed upon as the members like the Polish writer Stanislaw Lem.
‘Animal Series’ is the first project by LEM and it is sponsored by Iittala Group. ‘Animal Series’ tells stories through animals in everyday ceramic tableware, creating new life and meaning for everyday common objects.
“Sweet fairytale scenery and figures like the unicorns, pink rabbits and canary birds are in contrast with the macabre themes of blood, death and loneliness.” Asta Boman, Art Historian.
The vessels are made using old Iittala moulds that are out of production: bowls, cups and plates that have simplistic shapes, familiar to Iittala Groups tableware. By placing animals in the vessels to tell a story, the group is triggering a new life and meaning to these objects. Telling stories that change depending on the viewer, in the same time questioning and stretching the limits of mass production. The easily approachable animal figures create their own private miniature worlds into each vessel that can be endearing, terrifying, humoristic or twisted depending on the viewer. LEM leaves the stories to the viewers imagination; what stories and meanings do they find behind the humour or macabre?
"Mafia di Coniglietti"
Animal Series by LEM, 2009
LEM is group formed in a petrol station in Finland in 2008 while the members were enjoying a pit stop on a high way on their way to Helsinki. They had met previously while chopping wood on a night watch for a wood-firing kiln. The group consists of three designers, Saara Kaatra, Laura Itkonen and Lotta Veromaa who has all studied at MA Applied Art and Design. The name LEM derives from the second names of its members and was mutually agreed upon as the members like the Polish writer Stanislaw Lem.
‘Animal Series’ is the first project by LEM and it is sponsored by Iittala Group. ‘Animal Series’ tells stories through animals in everyday ceramic tableware, creating new life and meaning for everyday common objects.
“Sweet fairytale scenery and figures like the unicorns, pink rabbits and canary birds are in contrast with the macabre themes of blood, death and loneliness.” Asta Boman, Art Historian.
The vessels are made using old Iittala moulds that are out of production: bowls, cups and plates that have simplistic shapes, familiar to Iittala Groups tableware. By placing animals in the vessels to tell a story, the group is triggering a new life and meaning to these objects. Telling stories that change depending on the viewer, in the same time questioning and stretching the limits of mass production. The easily approachable animal figures create their own private miniature worlds into each vessel that can be endearing, terrifying, humoristic or twisted depending on the viewer. LEM leaves the stories to the viewers imagination; what stories and meanings do they find behind the humour or macabre?
"Leija", 2016
Handmade ceramic tiles
"Alps", 2016
Porcelain, brass, copper/silver plated copper
Handmade necklaces. Each piece has a unique porcelain pendant with different kind of colour combinations. Ball chain is made out of 100% pure copper or alternatively silver-plated copper. Produced by Laura Itkonen in her own studio in Helsinki.
"Solmu II", 2014
Sterling silver
Handmade necklace. Part of the Solmu -series, size large. Each piece is a unique one. Chain is classy, very thin ball chain.
"Hotel", 2006
Slip casted porcelain
Luxurious breakfast set for two. 3D printing utilized in the production.
"Palaset" -tilework, 2007
Glazed porcelain
Unique tilework with delicate raised hand-painted imprint on the surface
"COVER" -group
for Talents -exhibition, Ambiente Fair 2007
Frankfurt, Germany
"The View", 2014
Window display for Zio flagship store. Complex is carried out in co-operation with the Espoo Laakakivi nursery school. Kindergarten children have made the hot air balloons. The idea, other scenery and the realization by Laura Itkonen.
"Holiday", 2015
Holiday window display for the Christmas season 2015. Display consists of 3D gold-painted trees, snow imitation and window tapes. In Zio stores in Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo.
