Aarre Kurpitsa | 宝葫芦
The Aarre Kurpitsa (宝葫芦) vases capture the fleeting Nordic natural phenomena within the contours of a gourd. Gourds have been used for centuries as vessels and symbols of protection and they hold significant meaning in Chinese folklore and culture. These glass vases serve to preserve the archetypal elements of the Nordic nature, encapsulated and immortalized into the revered Chinese gourd.
The Aarre Kurpitsa (宝葫芦) vases capture the fleeting Nordic natural phenomena within the contours of a gourd. Gourds have been used for centuries as vessels and symbols of protection and they hold significant meaning in Chinese folklore and culture. These glass vases serve to preserve the archetypal elements of the Nordic nature, encapsulated and immortalized into the revered Chinese gourd.
In collaboration with Jie Wu. Glass blown by Slate & Zach (Aalto Studios).
Photos by Anne Kinnunen
Material: Blown Glass
Year: 2023
Photos by Anne Kinnunen
Material: Blown Glass
Year: 2023
