Sini Majuri, unique, pendant lamp, "Spike" signed Sini Majuri, Lapinlahti/Helsinki 2018.
Ceramic and metal. Some of the rivets are attached with UV glue, the light source is for exhibition use. Diameter c. 40 cm.
The general impression is good. Electrical function not tested.
From the Artist's collection.
Exhibited at Tendence 2018, First Exhibition Piece.
The silver medal A'Design Award in Italy.
Sini Majuri is a glass artist who specializes in robotics and artificial intelligence. Her work has been featured on the front page of The New York Times Magazine and in over 90 international exhibitions in Tokyo, New Mexico, Venice, and elsewhere. Majuri has received numerous international design awards, and her sculptures can be found in the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Berengo Studio, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Museo Del Vetro. She is interested in interdisciplinary collaborations that push the boundaries of glass, such as dancing ballet with Boston Dynamics robots and showcasing the world's tallest glass shoes at New York Fashion Week.
Majuri, who works at Suomenlinna, sees glass as a poetic material that can be used to represent intangible phenomena and layers of humanity. Dreamlike and femininity are recurring themes in her work. Majuri is fascinated by the intersection of glass art, contemporary technology, and rare craft traditions. For more information about Majuri's work, you can visit her Instagram account and website.
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