A Path of Light: Sini Majuri Wins National Public Art Competition
We are thrilled to announce that artist Sini Majuri has won first prize in Finland’s national public art competition organized by the State Art Commission in collaboration with Senate Properties. Her winning proposal Transparency will be permanently installed on the outer wall of the new Oulu Police Station and Prison.
The artwork consists of 14 hand-crafted glass stones that form a poetic pathway across the wall, like stepping stones over a river. Each stone reflects light uniquely, symbolizing justice not as something rigid or cold, but clear, collaborative, and continuous. The work uses traditional Finnish blown glass, part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage, and merges it with architectural vision and civic responsibility.
Transparency is a quiet, luminous statement about moving toward justice with care, courage, and clarity.
Join Us Live: How AI is Redefining Creative Work
On May 22nd 2025 in Helsinki, Sini Majuri will be in an expert panel hosted by Samsung to talk about how design is shifting toward a future where technology, creativity, and sustainable solutions work hand in hand. Alongside me on the panel will be Tero Kuitunen, Mika Engblom, and Hanna-Kaisa Alanen – all experts in their respective fields. Leading the conversation will be the sharp and stylish Sami Sykkö.
Sini will also speak at the Finnish Glass Museum’s Expert Seminar on June 4, 2025, where we dive deeper into the intersection of glass art and AI. She will share insights on the latest Dreamweaver exhibition in Venice, where AI “stole dreams”.
See you on May 22nd in Helsinki, and later this summer at the Glass Museum!
Sini Majuri at ArtMiami
The annual Art Miami showcases the world’s leading contemporary art galleries and brings together an impressive array of the most relevant names of the moment. The event is a key platform that attracts art collectors, curators, and experts from around the globe. Sini Majuri was featured at Berengo Studio’s booth, alongside some of the most renowned contemporary glass masters. Majuri presented three works from her Dreamweaver series at the exhibition.
AI and Glass at Berengo Studio
Sini Majuri’s latest series, Dream Weaver will be presented at Berengo Studio in Murano as part of The Venice Glass Week 2024 in September. Developed in collaboration with Aalto University engineers Jarkko Takala, Tung Bui, Ken Burridge, Saeed Amouei, and Vivienne Wang, the work fuses mouth-blown glass and AI to visualize dreams, reflecting how technology distorts our reality.
In our digital world, everything is filtered. We cling to tech like an infant to its mother. But generative AI rips off the masks, laying bare society’s stereotypes. It forces us to confront raw, unfiltered truths about our era before we can self-censor.
Exhibition opens in Suonenjoki
Design&Taide Suonenjoki exhibition is open till 26.7.2024 in Kellarikalleria, Suonenjoki. Read more about the exhibition from Sisä-Savon Lehti article from here and from YLE news, from here. The 12 participating artists aim to demonstrate the significant role that design and art play in both Suonenjoki and the entire Northern Savonia region. The exhibition will also gain visibility outside of Finland, with visitors coming from Italy, Japan, and the United States.
From Savo to the World: Sini Majuri speaks in Design Union, Kuopio
Glass artist Sini Majuri speaks at the Design Union event in Kuopio on May 17th 2024. Welcome to the event arranged in Piispaintalo at 9-14. Register here. In Northern Savo, there’s a great international potential in design and art, but many professionals are working alone. Now is the time to dream bigger. The technological revolution offers unique opportunity to blend traditional with innovation – and examine what the unique resources of local culture truly are. “I see glass as Finland’s national material. The endangered skill of handmade glass was added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list last year. I’ll talk about how, through multidisciplinary collaboration, glass has been brought to dance ballet alongside Boston Dynamics robots, harmonized with artificial intelligence, and nudged onto the catwalks of New York Fashion Weeks. What does collaboration ultimately require and what are the keys on a global scale? What else can we achieve when we combine our strengths and courage?”
Auction opens at Bukowskis Helsinki
Bukowski’s auction opened a new auction featuring an extensive selection of my works. Exhibition offers a rare opportunity to acquire pieces that span various stages of my creative journey. Among the highlights are the Spike lamp and several Graal artworks. You can also visit the exhibition live at Wanha Satama, Helsinki.
I warmly invite you to explore this curated collection online! Whether you are a long-time collector or new to my work, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Welcome to Bukowski’s, and happy bidding!
The Cultural Forum of Northern Savo in Lapinlahti
Glass artist Sini Majuri participated in a future panel at Lapinlahti. The event highlights the cultural creators and participants of Northern Savo, as well as the significance of art and culture in people’s everyday lives. Culture and art make us spiritually stronger and society more sustainable. The 2024 cultural forum focuses particularly on the contents of the forthcoming cultural policy report from the perspective of Northern Savo. The vibrant arts and culture village of Lapinlahti celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Sini Majuri in The New York Times
Read an article Forging Art From Molten Glass by wonderful Penelope Colston from The New York Times with the images taken by Vesa Laitinen. Majuri’s art blends modern technology with traditional glassblowing techniques. Her Suomenlinna workshop, set in a historic island fortress, serves as the backdrop for crafting pieces exploring themes such as human nature and femininity. Read the article from here.
The New York Times feature is Sini Majuri’s childhood dream come true. Majuri, hailing from the rural town of Suonenjoki, overcame the challenges of learning English in a small town where it wasn’t the easiest task. Her childhood dream of reading the New York Times in English marked the beginning of a journey that led her to the very pages of the renowned publication. Majuri expresses her love and gratitude, acknowledging the invaluable support of her closest colleagues and friends. Marja Hepo-aho, the glass art sorceress, played a pivotal role, along with the entire team behind the Roboballet project, including dancer-choreographer Mira Ollila, Heidi Lehtoranta, Petri Pulkkinen, Janne Jääskö, Craneworks, and Aalto University’s Joni Pajarinen and his research team. A heartfelt nod also goes to Berengo Studio for opening its doors to the Infinity Vessel project, providing a space where teams creative visions could flourish. The journey wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging the pivotal roles played by Hytti Glass Studio and the Suomenlinna community, both integral parts of Majuri’s artistic family. These collaborators have consistently provided support, inspiration, and a nurturing environment for her groundbreaking work. Gallery G12’s Anni Koskinen, where she held her first exhibition in Finland, as well as to Keskusgalleria in Tampere for warmly showcasing her sculptures. Gratitude was also extended to Momono and Taiko Galleries. Special mentions went to Suonenjoki City and her family for unwavering support throughout her life’s journey. The realization of Majuri’s childhood dream is not just a personal triumph but a collaborative spirit!
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AI Project begins: Navigating Stereotypes through Glass and Code
What does a Finnish, Swedish, or Norwegian researcher look like? How about a New York street sweeper? What about a beautiful or ugly person? These are questions that guide a journey I embark on in December with the support of the Kordelin Foundation. My intention is to capture stereotypes in the early stages of visual artificial intelligence programs.
Technology is a mirror reflecting the complexity of humanity. Visual AI applications mirror societal assumptions about social classes and backgrounds. Image recognition, for instance, can paint a picture that people in certain environments or wearing specific types of clothing belong to a particular social class.
In my artistic work, I filter the collected data through ancient techniques of mouth-blown glass. This provides me with the opportunity to examine these stereotypes through the medium of intangible glass material. The transparency of glass makes it a tool through which I can address intricately articulated topics.
I aim to delve deeper into the intersection of technology and art. To inquire how technology functions as the medium of art and how it can challenge, transform, or reinforce our perspectives on the world. This project brings together ancient glassblowing techniques and modern AI, creating a space where contemporary stereotypes can be approached through art – critically and beautifully.
Verdensdamerne in Suomenlinna
It was a pleasure to have the Danish TV program Verdensdamerne film my glass art at Suomenlinna. The day was filled with hygge, thanks to the presence of fabulous Danish personalities; Lotte Freddie, Bente Scavenius, and Merete Angelica Baird, who brought their A-game and impeccable style to the studio. Their wisdom and enthusiasm added a touch of glamour to the glassblowing process! The show got an exclusive sneak peek into the intricate art of creating Antimatter-graal pieces. The studio expresses its gratitude to Denmark for sharing their vibes with Suomenlinna Unesco site! Image by Lotte Freddie.
Article in APU Magazine
Finnish artist Sini Majuri’s work was featured in an article by Marjukka Puolakka in APU magazine. “Technology doesn’t need to be feared. The development of the camera didn’t take away painting; it brought so much more to it. However, we must remember that every technology has its flip side, and we need to take responsibility for the ethical principles behind the technology,” Majuri says. Read the entire article from the link. Image by Marjukka Puolakka.
Sini Majuri’s Artist Meet 4th April in G12 Gallery
Sini Majuri will be presenting her Antimatter exhibition at the G12 gallery in Helsinki on May 4th, 2023 at 12.00. During the event, she will provide insight into the background and inspiration for her stunning glass sculptures. Additionally, don’t miss out on her interview on Radio Helsinki for further information about her work. Hear the show from here. You can also read an article about the exhibition from Amusa from here.
Roboballet in MTV3 TV Show
On Monday, March 27th, Roboballet show was on MTV3’s “Viiden jälkeen” show. During their appearance, Majuri and Hepo-aho shed light on their latest project, the Roboballet that was premiered in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress in February 2023. Aalto University’s Spot robot was also featured, showcasing its remarkable abilities under the guidance of Aalto University’s student Jaakko. Additionally, a summary of the interview was featured in the 10 o’clock news broadcast, further highlighting the significance of the Roboballet performance and the cutting-edge technology used in its creation. See the Roboballet sections at 14.19 and 40.12
Sini Majuri’s collection in G12 Gallery
Sini Majuri is set to showcase her latest collection of contemporary glass sculptures at G12 Gallery in Helsinki, with the exhibition opening on April 22, 2023. The exhibition will feature a series of unique blown glass pieces that reflect the psyche and the hidden layers of the mind. While we may appear to be transparent to those around us, we seldom reveal our innermost selves and the hidden layers that make us who we are. Glass is a metaphor for this aspect of our being. Just like glass, we have an exterior that is visible and often easily observable. Just as the transparency of glass reveals the intricate details of its composition and the interplay of light, so too can our hidden filaments be revealed when we take the time to look closely. In a world where we often feel pressure to put on a brave face and hide our vulnerabilities, the glass works mirror the importance of embracing the complexity and beauty of our inner layers.
Article in Helsingin Sanomat
“The yellow robot is lying on the gray floor. Dramatic music starts playing. The robot rotates its long neck and small, sharp-beaked head, rises up. It’s sort of the shape and size of a big dog: like a yellow, metallic Doberman.”
Read an article by Arla Kanerva about Roboballet in Helsingin Sanomat Newspaper. Read an article by Arla Kanerva about Roboballet in Helsingin Sanomat Newspaper.
Article in Glorian Koti Magazine
Read about Sini Majuri’s career as a glass artist, future plans and working at the Suomenlinna glass studio Hytti in the latest Glorian koti magazine no. 1/2023.
ROBOBALLET in Helsinki
Join us in February 2023 at the Suomenlinna sea Fortress in Helsinki to see how dance artist Mira Ollila interprets the shades of humanity while dancing with a robot. Roboballet by Sini Majuri and Marja Hepo-aho is a new chapter in the Infinity Vessel series, where contemporary Scandinavian glass is intertwined with dance and technology.
Dive into the interactive hologram piece and sculpture exhibition which will spread out in Tenalji von Fersen hall. Exhibition will be open for two days. The intensive ten minute dance performances are held at regular intervals. The exhibition is open and free to the public.
The ballet’s music is composed by Petri Pulkkinen, the holoprojections and interactive art of the work are produced by Craneworks Oy. The choreography of the dance is by Heidi Lehtoranta and Mira Ollila. Robotics has been implemented in collaboration with Aalto University’s robotics department.
Sini Majuri’s art in Taiko online gallery!
Find a selection of Sini Majuri’s Scandinavian glass sculptures from Taiko online gallery! Taiko is the world’s largest online gallery and marketplace for unique Finnish art. The gallery offers sculptures made with the graal technique from Majuri’s “Etiäinen” and “Koti” series, as well as award-winning collectible design, such as Iceberg and Jungle pieces.
Lasitaiteilija Sini Majurin uniikkeja lasiteoksia löytyy nyt Taikon online galleriasta. Sini Majuri on Helsingissä toimiva lasitaiteilija ja muotoilija, joka on erikoistunut nykytaiteeseen. Galleriassa on esillä sisustusveistoksia, taideteoksia sekä keräiltävää designia.
Welcome to ArtMiami 2023!
Welcome to see the Noa Milo sculpture at ArtMiami, Berengo Studio Stand n° AM512! Paradox – Noa Milo is a part of the Infinity Vessel project by Sini Majuri and Marja Hepo-aho. Artists are reflecting lovelessess in society, what happens to an individual when humanity and emotions are disconnected from the surrounding community.
Fragile glass vessel is a metaphor of humanity, how we all are paradoxically broken and whole at the same time. Vessel can be seen as a womb, a lost paradise that we can never return to. It is a surface between an individual and the society. Fetus is the potential and hope sheltered by the insubstantial skin. Glass and bronze sculpture are in balance. Artists are using ornaments from Finnish and Ukrainian tradition. Golden hand painted pine needle is a symbol of bravery as the serpent is a protecting element.
Helsinkiläinen taiteilija Sini Majuri sekä riihimäkeläinen lasitaiteilija Marja Hepo-aho ovat esillä Art Miami-tapahtumassa, joka esittelee kansainvälistä nykytaidetta ja muotoilua. Noa Milo uniikki lasi ja pronssiveistos on esillä Berengo Studion osastolla. Suomalainen nykytaide on edustettuna Miamissa laajasti tänä vuonna, koska esimerkiksi valokuvataiteilija Iiu Susirajan tuotantoa löytyy Miamin taidetapahtumasta. Suomalainen nykytaide on keräilijöiden suosiossa kansainvälisesti.
Infinity Vessel at GAS Detroit 2023
Welcome to Detroit to see the Infinity Vessel short movie. The poetic movie is a modern interpretation of the myth of Pandora. The story reflects on how individual is drifting away from humanity. Infinity Vessel movie is a part of four-day Glass Arts Society conference in Detroit that will gather the global glass community to celebrate collaboration and crossover in the Motor City. #GASDetroit2023
Suomalaisten lasitaiteilijoiden lyhytelokuva esitetään Detroitissa GAS konferenssissa, joka on arvostettu nykylasin tapahtuma. Tapahtumaan osallistuu esimerkiksi taiteilijoita, muotoilijoita, galleristeja, asiantuntijoita sekä lasialan tutkijoita.,
Sini Majuri at Design Helsinki
Welcome to Design Helsinki! Sini Majuri will exhibit at the International Design Pavilion at Kasarmitori, Helsinki. During the two day event 24 – 25.8 you can meet Sini at the booth B17 and see her latest collections of contemporary glass!
Design Helsinki is the Filands first B2B fair dedicated to contemporary design. It features immersive installations, a curated exhibitions, food and drink partners and talks programme that highlights the industry’s most pressing issues. The fair will also celebrate the area’s local design showrooms who will welcome architects, designers, dealers, retailers and more through their doors with a jam-packed programme of events.
Article in Iltalehti
Read an article by journalist Elle Laitila in the Finnish Iltalehti newspaper about Sini’s journey to glass design and art (Rakkaudesta lasiin – Lasinpuhallus on satoja vuosia vanha ammatti, joka on katoamassa. Sini Majuri pitää perinnettä elossa). You can find the article online and also see a short video where Sini is creating a glass sculpture.
Auction at Bukowskis
Bukowskis presents a collection by award-winning Scandinavian glass artists Sini Majuri and Marja Hepo-aho, displaying a rare cross-section of contemporary Finnish glass. The unique sculptures mirror the depth of the Scandinavian forests and the invisible layers of the human psyche. The selection includes carefully hand-picked pieces of timeless collectable design.
Works by these artists, who are boldly renewing the field of contemporary glass, can be found in prestigious collections, such as those of Berengo Studio and the Museo del Vetro in Murano. Majuri and Hepo-aho have also been featured in numerous international exhibitions, such as the 2021 Venice Glass Week Exhibition at the Bel Air Fine Art Gallery. Hepo-aho innovatively combines glass with natural materials such as wood and stone, and her gilded sculptures on folklore and femininity have attracted widespread media attention. Majuri has been awarded the Golden A’Design Award in Italy, and she has designed for the M + Museum in Hong Kong and the DutZ Collection in the Netherlands. Her works have been published In Urban Glass, Elle and Designboom. Enter the auction from HERE.
Momono Helsinki Design Store
Find Sini Majuri’s award winning Scandinavian design objects and unique pieces from Momono Helsinki Design store located at Yrjönkatu 1, Helsinki. Studio made Orinnoro jar, Purnu as well as Pikku collections are available in multiple colors.
Sini Majurin hiljattain Italiassa palkitut mallistot; Pikku, Orinnoro ja Purnu löytyvät Momono Helsingin design-myymälästä Helsingin Yrjönkatu 1:stä useissa eri väreissä. Momonon valikoimassa on myös erä uniikkeja pienoisveistoksia.
It’s Liquid exhibition in Venice
Sini Majuri exhibits her sculpture series in Canvas International Art Fair arranged by It’s Liquid group. The exhibition is open 3 – 25.3.2022 at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space.
La mostra dell’artista del vetro Sini Majuri Glass Design a Venezia dal 3 al 25 marzo 2022 presso THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space nell’ambito del Canvas International Art Fair. It’s Liquid Canvas International Art Fair THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space Calle Larga San Marco 374, 30124 Venice, Italy Venezia | Marzo 03 – Marzo 25, 2022
Meet the artist
Welcome to Sini Majuri’s artist meeting to the Museum of Fine Arts Eemil, Lapinlahti on Saturday 19.2 at 14 – 15 PM! Sini will tell about her exhibition Koti: “Inside the glass, delegate illustrations will never fade or change. They are in a stasis that can last unchanged for millennia. Yet, they are created in a way that appears fragile and torn – just like invisible layers of a person.“
Designpaahtimo live
Join the Live design talk on December 7th! Sami Sykkö will be the interviewer in the monthly Designpaahtimo discussions in the Lahti Museum Of Visual Arts Malva. Scandinavian design specialist Sini Majuri will tell about her artistic work and using glass as a medium of visual poetry. The hybrid event is arranged on site and online. Find tickets from here.
Inner Space exhibition opens in DesignArt Tokyo
Sini Majuri’s Scandinavian glass objects are exhibited in DesignArt Tokyo. The pandemic has made many people aware of what they like – and what they don’t – about the space they live in. Inner Space exhibition curated by Design Pier and Merci Magazine showcases selection of high-end design objects that compels the users to experience everyday life to it’s fullest and combine functionality with uniqueness and emotion.
Exhibition in Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Sipoo
Welcome to Sini Majuri’s exhibition in Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Sipoo. The exhibition is open till 3.10.2021. The theme of the exhibition is Etiäinen. It’s old Finnish belief, an essence of a person, that walks before us. Most of the pieces are unique sculptures made with graal technique. There is also a limited edition series of unique vessels that have a special pink color. The vessels were awarded with a Silver A’Design Award earlier this year. Some of the Scandinavian design pieces can also be seen in the Gumbo’s online store. Welcome also in the artist meet on September 26 at 12.00 AM.
Book your seat to Venice Glass Week demo’s and lectures
Welcome to see the demonstrations at the Wave Murano Glass and Berengo Studio‘s in Murano by Finnish glass artist Sini Majuri! This demonstration is part of the “FRESH – Contemporary Glass from Finland” ensemble. Book your seat via email. There are two demo days during the Venice Glass Week.
Wave Studio, Murano: Saturday 4th September 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Berengo Studio, Murano: Monday 6th September 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sini Majuri will also have a lecture in Hotel Saturnia International about graal technique and her art. Please remember to book the seat because of pandemic situation. The lecture is September 5th at 13 – 14 PM.
Online LIVE glass blowing show!
Welcome to our online LIVE event on Friday August 20th at 18 PM Venice time (19 PM Finnish time). FRESH – Contemporary Glass from Finland artists Sini Majuri and Marja Hepo-aho create an unprecedented object combining the visually rich Graal technique and natural stone. We will also open the FRESH Finland event that will be arranged in the Venice Glass Week 2021!
Article in Maaseudun Tulevaisuus
Article in YLE News
Read an article and see a short video from the exhibition Etiäinen that is inspired by old Savonian visiting traditions from the link. The exhibition is open in Kellarikalleria art gallery, Suonenjoki till 24.6.2021.
Article in Savon Sanomat Newspaper
Read about the exhibition “Etiäinen” that is held in Kellarikalleria art gallery in Suonenjoki, Finland from the Savon Sanomat Newspaper from the link. Welcome to the exhibition in beautiful Kellarikalleria till 24.6.21.
Exhibitions in Suonenjoki & Sipoo
Sini Majuri’s exhibition Etiäinen will be premiered in her home town Suonenjoki in June 2th 2021. The exhibition showcases her latest sculptural works. The exhibition continue to Gumbostrand Konst&Form, Sipoo and Venice Glass Week, Italy later this year.
Sini Majuri wins four Awards from A’Design Award
Glass designer Sini Majuri has been awarded with four design awards from international A’Design Award 2021. Bumpy vase designed to DutZ Collection, Flow vase collection and Icy Cocktail Glass were all awarded with silver Awards. Cassiopeia sculpture got a Bronze A’Design Award.
Bumpy vase for DutZ Collection
Sini Majuri Scandinavian designs a collection of glass vessels with organic icy ornaments for DutZ Collection. In 2021 Bumpy vase is available in blue, gray and orange.
A’Design Award online Gala
I feel extremely honoured and humbled to be invited to A’Design Award Gala, that was arranged online this year. It’s great to receive these design awards for Rainforest, Iceberg and Spike series! Thank you for my great team and design partners for all the wonderful support over the years. In the time of Pandemic, working together is even more important.
Venice Glass Week 2020
Sini Majuri’s Scndinavian glass installation Cassiopeia was exhibited in Venice Glass Week HUB in September 2020. The idea of the piece is to play with a combination of dim and bright lights and create a landscape from unique free formed glass shapes. Cassiopeia reflects Scandinavian aesthetics and light through organic surfaces. The design philosophy behind the ‘Cassiopeia’ is to create poetic interpretation of the nature of glass. How it allows to see to the deepness of the Universe though the lenses of telescope and into the smallest details of life in the microscopic world.
Awards from Italian A’Design Awards
Sini Majuri Glass Design won three design prizes from Italian A’Design Awards. The Iceberg sculptures and Rainforest vase collection won Silver Awards and also the Spike lamp got an Iron award.
Helsinki Design + Contemporary Art auction opens at Bukowskis
Welcome to discover Helsinki Design + Contemporary Art – an auction that offers the very best of Finnish design and contemporary art. The auction presents an impressive array of Finnish contemporary art and design objects by leading designers. Auction open online 20 March – 05 April.
Sini Majuri in A’Design Award Grand Jury
For 2020 – 2021 there are 219 Jury Members forming the International Design Academy – The Grand A’ Design Award Jury Panel – The World’s Largest and Most Influential Design Award Jury. Sini Majuri will represent Finnish design and glass making in the jury. She is also the only jury member from Finland in 2020. Majuri won a Golden award from the competition in 2019.
Ornamo Design & Art Sale at Kaapelitehdas
The Ornamo Art and Design Sale brings hundreds of artworks to Puristamo at Helsinki Cable Factory. These include unique design objects, miniature sculptures, jewelry as well as ceramic, metal, glass and textile art by well-known and rising Finnish designers and artists. The selection will vary throughout the venue, as the sold items are replaced with new ones by the artists. Buying art at Ornamo Art and Design Sale is easy and effortless – welcome to see our selection!
Time: March 7th – March 15th, 2020
Location: Puristamo, Cable Factory, Tallberginkatu 1 C, Helsinki.
Designer of the day
Find my interview from here. Thank you for the nomination as the designer of the day in A’Design Awards!
Cassiopeia lamps and Gem vases at Unionin26 design shop!
Welcome to Unionin26 design shop in Helsinki. You can find a small collection of my latest glass pieces from there, for example Gem vases and Cassiopeia lamps. Unionin26 shop is located near Kauppatori and Bulevardi.
Dreams – Sini Majuri & Heini Riitahuhta. Exhibition in Gallery Pictor, Vihti
Sini Majuri
Lasiteoksia
Näyttelyn avaa Italian suurlähettiläs H.E Gabriele Altana.
Taiteilijat ovat avajaisissa paikalla.
Karhumäenpolku 5, 03100 Nummela
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Welcome to the Venice Glass Week Exhibitions
Sini Majuri, Iceberg
The Venice Glass Week Hub
7th – 15th September (10am to 6pm)
Palazzo Franchetti (3rd Floor)
San Marco 2482
30124 Venezia
Opening party: Friday 6th September, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
3D Graal. Dreams drown inside the glass by Sini Majuri
Hotel Saturnia & International
7th – 15th September
Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2398
30124 Venezia
Opening party: Saturday 7th September 2019 from 6.30pm
1000 Vases exhibition opens in Paris
Tendence design-fair in Frankfurt
Sini Majuri Glass Design will present the 2019 collection in Tendence design fair 29.6 – 1.7.2019. Find the booth from Hall 8, level 0, E02 D! Welcome!
Gunnel Nyman themed exhibition opens in Helsinki
Welcome to the group exhibition in Gallery Mafka & Alakoski, Iso roobertinkatu 19, Helsinki at 23.5.-20.6.2019. The opening of the group show will be on Thursday 23.5 at 18 – 20 PM.
“Where’s the secret of the objects?” This is the key question Gunnel Nyman made in her article, Glass, which became her testament for glass artists. 110 years have passed since the birth of Gunnel Nyman (1909-1948). Nyman was a pioneer of the Finnish art glass and a successful female artist. In her exhibitions, she was also the first Finn to highlight the names of glassblowers.
”Missä piilee esineiden salaisuus?” Tämä on avainkysymys, jonka Gunnel Nyman esitti artikkelissaan Lasi, josta tuli hänen testamenttinsa jälkipolvien lasitaiteilijoille. Gunnel Nymanin (1909-1948) syntymästä on tänä vuonna kulunut 110 vuotta. Hän oli suomalaisen taidelasin edelläkävijä ja tienraivaaja, menestynyt naistaiteilija. Lasin runoilija Gunnel Nyman suunnitteli niin taidelasia kuin käyttölasia. Näyttelyissään hän ensimmäisenä suomalaisena nosti esiin myös lasinpuhaltajien nimet.
Jungle Collection wins Gold from A’Design Awards
Jungle Collection won a Golden award from International A’Design Award. A’ Design Award and Competition is the worlds’ largest design competition awarding best designs, design concepts and products & services. The motto of the A’ Design Awards is “Ars Futura Cultura” i.e. Arts Cultivate the Future, Arts for the Culture of Future. We believe that the future is shaped by arts, design and technology, thus there is need of good design for a better future.
Article in Savon Sanomat Newspaper
Find the article about Suonenjoki-vase by Veera Jääskeläinen from Savon Sanomat Magazine from 20.4.2019 issue. Images by Juha Poutanen.
Sini Majuri designed a vase for the town of Suonenjoki, her home town. The vase-series is made in Riihimäki. The Suonenjoki vase will be used as the towns official gift.
Article in Glorian Koti Magazine
The new Rainforest vase is in the latest Glorian Koti Magazine! Find it from the issue 3/2019!
Sini Majuri’s interview on Glass Art Society
Today’s artist is Sini Majuri from Helsinki, Finland. When asked what draws her to glass she said, “Glass is one of the key technologies that modern science has evolved from – through the invention of the lens. It is a medium that can be serene and wild at the same time. It bends light and has interesting optical properties. So, when I’m working with glass, I have a sexy material that is like no other.
Read the entire article from Glass Art Society: HERE.
Article in Avotakka Magazine
Article about Sini Majuri’s three-dimensional Scandinavian design poetry by lead editor Kari-Otso Nevaluoma can be found from latest Avotakka Magazine.
Contemporary Glass Art by Sini Majuri auction opens at Bukowskis!
Sini Majuri’s first solo auction at Bukowskis opened in Helsinki 4.12 and ends 13.12.2018. The theme of the auction is voluminous glass. Many of the sculptures are solid glass. For example the heart of the “Cell” is solid green glass that is floating weightlessly inside water-like object. Visit the auction cataloque here. The exhibition will also be at Bukowskis Market, Mastokatu 4, Helsinki. Welcome!
Sini Majuri’s vases at Stockmann!
Now is the perfect time to start Christmass shopping and head to the Helsinki City Centers iconic Stockmann store! Limited edition of Sini Majuri’s glass vases will be there during the Christmass season. You can also find her work from Stockmann’s lovely Christmass Magazine!
Rajoitettu erä Sini Majurin lasimaljakoita löytyy Helsingin keskustan Stockmann-myymälästä joulusesongin ajan! Esineitä voi käydä myös ihailemassa Stockmannin joulukuvastosta!
NORDEN – Festival of Cool, Toronto Harbourfront Centre
September 22, 2018 – June 2, 2019
Artists: Sini Majuri, Evelina Dovsten & Kristin Larsson, Bjørn Friborg, Mervi Haapakoski, Renata Jakowleff, Auli Rautiainen, Kirsten Vikingstad Storesund and Ida Wieth
Nordic glass was at a high point in the mid-20th century. Famous glass factories like Orrefors, Iittala, Holmegaard and Kosta Boda; and designers such as Tapio Wirkkala and Alvar Aalto were synonymous with good design and refined taste. This heyday created distinctive identities for all four countries—Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland—and collectively added to the Scandinavian Modern aesthetic.
Sadly, few of the glass factories remain due to market pressures and outsourcing. However, these economic realities have not lessened the association of well-designed and crafted glass within Nordic countries. The situation has given rise to a bright new generation of glass artists and designers; ones with independent spirits focused on self-expression, experimentation and entrepreneurship.
This exhibition highlights a group of glass artists shaping the future of Nordic glass for the 21st century.
Tervetuloa Taiteiden Yönä tapaamaan lasitaiteilija Sini Majuria ja tutustumaan tämän uusiin Aika-näyttelyn teoksiin!
Aika on lasinen kertomus, jossa nykyteknologia kohtaa lasinpuhalluksen perinteet. Jokainen lasiveistos on katkelma surrealistista tarinaa, joka on kuin optisten illuusioiden kautta ratkaistava arvoitus. Kiehtovalla ja erityisen haastavalla tekniikalla luodut teokset esittelevät lasipinnan alla olevia kolmiulotteisia kuvamaailmoja.
Näyttelyn teema, aika, on yhtä moniulotteinen kuin lasi materiaalina. Aika on suhteellista. Pieni hetki voi määritellä koko ihmisen – emmekä kuitenkaan pysty muistamaan edes tärkeimpiä hetkiä täydellisesti.
Veistoksissa massiivinen lasi yhdistetään taiteilijan omakätisiin kuvituksiin, joissa ajan ja paikan ulottuvuudet sekoittuvat. Kun kuvat suljetaan lasin sisään, ne pysyvät muuttumattomina vuosituhansia. Taiteilija kertoo teosten kautta myös meidän ajastamme ja vangitsee sen näin aikakapseleihin tuhansiksi vuosiksi.
Sini Majuri: Aika 8.8.-8.9.2018
Taiteilijatapaaminen Taiteiden Yönä, torstaina 23.8. kello 17-21
Vapaa pääsy
Galleria Mafka&Alakoski
Iso Roobertinkatu 19
00120 Helsinki
Artikkeli Helsingin Sanomissa!
Aika-näyttelyn esineiden valmistuksesta kirjoitettiin Helsingin Sanomien Kulttuuriliitteessä 20.8! Nettiversiossa on myös tunnelmallinen video esineiden synnystä! Hyppää lasistudion salaperäiseen maailmaan ja lue koko artikkeli tästä: linkistä!
“Lasipajan työ näyttää tottumattoman silmään hirvittävän vaaralliselta. Kuolema on läsnä. Laavamöykkyjä kuljetetaan ripeästi huoneen toiselta laidalta toiselle, uunien luukkuja availlaan, tulikuumat metallityökalut sihahtavat kohdatessaan saavien kylmät vedet. Lasinpuhaltajan kämmenen ja 1 000-asteisen möykyn välissä on vain kärähtänyttä sanomalehtipaperia.”
Sini in YLE Aamu TV!
Oli jännittävää päästä puhumaan Suomalaisesta lasimuotoilusta YLE:n Aamu TV:hen! Ohjelmassa kohtasi historia, muotoilu ja taide, joten hyvin lyhyeen aikaan saatiin tiivistettyä useita erilaisia näkökulmia! Ohjelman voi katsoa yllä olevasta linkistä.
AIKA Glass Exhibition in Helsinki
Welcome to see my new glass narrative: Aika – 8.8 – 8.9 Gallery Mafka&Alakoski, Helsinki! Opening party 8.8 at 18.00 at Iso roobertinkatu 19, Helsinki.
Design Pier opening cocktail 27th March
Welcome to the opening party of the Design Pier on 27th March at 7PM. Also, on 29th March at 5 PM: me and Lincoln Kayiwa will be hosting Meet the designers event for the Finnish Chamber of Commerce! This is a great opportunity to hear the stories behind the objects – how the starting point of the design really brings new depth to the pieces. The Panel discussion of the Design Pier will also start after our event, at 6:30.
There is a great opportunity to see the new techniques of modern glass sculpting when I’ll be visiting beautiful Glazden glass studio. We will be making a demo about how to drown 3D printed images under the hot glass lava! So take your friends and come to Glazden studio on 30 March at 11 AM, G/F, 23 Sau Wa Fong Wan Chai!
Sini Majuri’s glass in Bukowskis auction!
The Helsinki Today auction opens today Bukowskis Finland! It’s possible to bid also online until 19 March! I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful contemporary art exhibition with a collection of glass pieces from past years! I’ll exhibit 10 graal glass pieces with a touch of surrealism and also contemporary light sculptures. All pieces are available for international bids also.
Auction 8th–19th March online
Viewing 14th–19th March, Iso Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki
Toronto Interior Design Show 2018
VUORI glass Mountains will be presented in Toronto Interior Design Show 2018 in the Designboom Mart that highlights the 30 most innovative design ideas from year 2018! Fair will be held 18 – 21.1.2018 and are open in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Glass mountains are mouth-blown and shaped by hand, signed and numbered. Welcome!
Toronto Interior Design Show 2018
Designboom Mart
January 18 – 21, 2018
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building
255 Front Street West
Article in Designboom Magazine
Finish glass artist sini majuri combines 3D-design with old glass blowing techniques in her latest luxury vase collection for dutz collection.
Inspired by nature, the premise of the glass collection is to create objects that gain their value from the quality, design and material. ‘sometimes, a very simple object can be multi-dimensional when using glass as a medium,’ explains the designer. ‘for example, there is the visual layer of glass: how does the glass reflect, and how will the colors look in different lighting?’
Read the entire article from HERE
Graal workshop in Glass Axis, Ohio
It was fun to teach graal glass workshop at Glass Axis Columbus, Ohio! In the workshop we made experimental mixtures with 3D prints, silk screen transfers, metal sprays and free hand paintings on glass.
Sini Majuri Design Taiteiden Yössä 2017
Lasillinen kritiikkiä
Taiteiden Yönä to 24.8. kello 15-21
Galleria Mafka&Alakoski
Iso roobertinkatu 19 Helsinki
Lasi on kiehtova ja kaunis materiaali. Millaisia teoksia sinä toivoisit näkeväsi? Entä millaisia tuotteita haluaisit käyttää? Lasillinen kritiikkiä on palkittujen nuorten lasitaiteilijoiden ja -muotoilijoiden pop-up-näyttely, johon vieraat kutsutaan antamaan kritiikkiä!
Lasillinen kritiikkiä -näyttelyssä on esillä teoksia neljältä eri lasitaiteilijalta ja -muotoilijalta. He ovat myös paikan päällä ottamassa palautetta vastaan ja kertomassa työstään. Osallistuvat tekijät ovat lasitaitelija Marja Hepo-aho, lasitaiteilija Sini Majuri ja TuominenPatel design studion muotoilija-taiteilijat Terhi Tuominen ja Jitan V. Patel.
Sini Majurilta on tapahtumassa erä Vuoksi-maljoja, prototyyppi-maljakoita sekä lasivuoria.
Lasillinen kritiikkiä -illan vieraiden kesken arvotaan lasinpuhalluslahjakortti (arvo 75€) Riihimäellä toimivaan Lasistudio Mafka&Alakoskeen.
Vapaa pääsy.
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Glass of critiques
The Night of the Arts Thursday 24th of August at 17-21
Gallery Mafka&Alakoski
Glass is a beautiful and enchanting material. What kind of glass art you wish to see? And what kind of products you want to use? The Glass of critiques is a pop-up exhibition of the young glass artists and designers where visitors are invited to give feedback!
Glass of critiques exhibits works from four glass artists and designers. They are present at the gallery during the evening to receive feedback and tell about their work. The exhibition participants are glass artist Marja Hepo-aho, glass artist Sini Majuri and from design studio TuominenPatel artists & designers Terhi Tuominen and Jitan V. Patel.
The Glass of critiques visitors have a chance to win a glassblowing gift card (value of 75€) to be used in Glass studio Mafka&Alakoski located in Riihimäki.
Free entry.
Interview in Radio Suomi
Listen the story of our glass mountains at Radio Suomi!
Kuuntele alta Radio Suomessa 29.6 esitetty haastattelu, jossa kerron lasisen vuorimaiseman synnystä ja matkasta maailmalle. Oli ilo kertoa, kuinka Suonenjoen metsistä lähtevä design-tuote pääsi Maaseuturahaston ja Mansikka ry:n avulla Japanin suurimmille design-messuille kesäkuun alussa. Haastattelu myös innoitti pohdiskelemaan esineiden syntyprosessia. On mielenkiintoista katsoa taakseen ja havaita, millainen kuljettu matka on ollut!
Glass Mountains in Tokyo
作家Sini Majuri(フィンランド) フィンランドで生まれたガラス・デザイン。 ガラスの山々からなる、たったひとつだけのノルディックな景色を創りませんか？インテリア・デザインにソウルを！ この山々は1000度の溶岩状の溶融硝子を、冷氷水の中に浸すことで造られています。
国内外の最新のデザインアイテム、インテリア、トレンド、キーパーソンが結集するインテリア・デザインの国際見本市『インテリア ライフスタイル』が、6月14日（水）～16日（金）まで、今年も東京ビッグサイトで開催されます。
GLASS COMIC AT BUKOWSKIS
I’m so happy that our Glass comic can now be found from Bukowskis contemporary art auction! The cartoon scene is about a moment before awakening – when a woman is still between the dreamworld and reality. Design + Art Helsinki F185 auction is full of great design and beautiful details.
Find more images and rotated video from the glass cartoon scene from here: Bukowskis Design + Art Helsinki F185 auction
INTERVIEW IN HUF MAGAZINE
Oh my! It is so great to get an exlusive interview in HUF Magazine’s issue 55.
You can find my full interview from this link: INTERVIEW
Oli jännittävää saada pitkä haastattelu englantilaiseen HUF Magazineen.
Lue kokonainen haastattelu tästä linkissä: INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW IN GAS, GLASS ART SOCIETY
Find my intervierw from Glass Art Society’s Member Monday: Here
Haastattelu Glass Art Societyn sivuilla: Linkki
GLASS BLOWING DEMO’S IN NETHERLANDS
Glass blowing demo in Leerdam
Thursday 29 September
15.00 – 17.00 PM
Zuidwal in het centrum van Leerdam
4141 BE Leerdam
Glass blowing demo Tubbergen
Friday 30 September
13.00 – 15.30 PM
Glass blowing demon 2 Tubbergen
Saturday 1 October
13.00 – 15.30 PM
KUOPIO EXHIBITION IN YLE CULTURE
The Flying Boat Exhibition in Kuopio got in the YLE Culture-news. It was exiting to tell about the history and the stories behind of the glass pieces! Exhibition was also in the Radio Suomi!
Kuopion lasinäyttelystä kirjoitettiin YLE:n Kulttuurissa. Oli jännää kertoa esineiden historiasta sekä tarinoista niiden takana. Samalla näyttelystä kerrottiin myös Suomi kierroksessa Radio Suomessa, jossa huristellaan ympäri Suomea kurkkaamassa erilaisia tapahtumia.
Gallery G12 Kuopio. Maaherrankatu 9
TENDENCE FRANKFURT
It was a great experience to be invited to Tendence fair in Frankfurt. My glass design was exhibited in Talents-exhibition. The most important part of the fair was to meet people from all over the World. Many exiting things will be happening in the near future because of the new contacts I made.
Oli jännittävää esitellä lasimuotoilua Frankfurtin Tendence-messuilla, jossa minut oli kutsuttu Talents-näyttelyyn. Messujen tärkeintä antia oli ihmisten tapaaminen ja yrityksiin tutustuminen ympäri maailmaa. Monia uusia ovia avautui ja tulevaisuudessa odottaakin jännittäviä yhteistyömahdollisuuksia!
MEET THE ARTIST
Meet the artist, Saturday 3.9 Gallery G12 Kuopio. Maaherrankatu 9. 12 – 16 PM.
Lauantaina 3.9 taiteilijatapaaminen Kuopiossa G12:sta klo 12-16. Maaherrankatu 9.
DESIGN NIGHT IN HELSINKI
Welcome to the Lasia Maailmalle-design night 16.8.2016 at 11.00 – 20.00, Gallery Mafka&Alakoski, Iso Roobertinkatu 19 Helsinki. I’ll show some of my original glass cartoon illustrations and explain the creative process behind the latest glass comic that will be exhibited in Glasrijk Tubbergen Glass Festival in Holland.
Tervetuloa Lasia Maailmalle-tapahtumaan 16.8 klo 11-20, Galleria Mafka&Alakoski, Iso Roobertinkatu 19 Helsinki. Esillä on alkuperäisiä lasisten sarjakuvien kuvituksia, lasiveistosten prototyyppejä sekä luonnoksia. Tapahtumalla tuetaan työryhmämme näyttelymatkaa Glasrijk Tubbergen lasitaidefestivaaleille edustamaan Suomea.
GLASS CARTOON IN LONDON
Sini Majuri. Tales on glass exhibition. London
Parallax art fair, Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, London
FRIDAY, 22nd July, 7pm – 10.30pm
SATURDAY, 23rd July, 11am – 5pm
SUNDAY, 24th July, 11am – 5pm
Please find free entry tickets to the exhibition area from HERE
More info on Contemporary Glass Society
MEET THE ARTIST
Meet the artist: Saturday 2.7 at 14-16 PM. Sini Majuri, The Flying Boat Exhibition. Gallery G12, Annankatu 16, Helsinki.
ARTICLE IN HELSINGIN SANOMAT
Helsingin Sanomat: Lasinpuhaltaja tekee sarjakuvia sata vuotta vanhalla tekniikalla
ARTICLE IN TL-MAGAZINE
TL-Magazine: Sini Majuri: Tales on Glass -article
3-LAYERED GRAAL SCULPTURES
Summer exhibitions are soon opening. I have been working with graal’s that have 3 image layers on top of each other. These super thick pieces need 10 day annealing, so next Thursday will be really exiting day when the annealer is finally opened.
BLOWING THE FIRST PIECE FOR THE EUROPEAN GLASS FESTIVAL 2016
The theme for the European Glass Festival 2016 is Jekyll & Hyde. So something ominous and bloody is about to be blown under the layers of glass. All the invited artist are creating two glass sculptures with this topic and it has been truly interesting to strive to use glass in a bit twisted way. Today I was working at Mafka&Alakoski’s Glass Studio in Riihimäki. We pondered about how to create blood splatters inside the glass but still maintain the sculpture poetic, mystic and fresh. The solution was to add spoonfull of red colours on two layers of the glass sculpture.
The exhibition will be held in Wrocław Poland, European Capital of Culture 2016 in 15.10.2016 – 23.10.2016. After this the exhibition will tour in Łódź (the City Art Gallery in Łódź), Legnica (the Art Gallery in Legnica); Jelenia Góra (the Karkonosze Museum, Krakow (the BB Gallery).
EXHIBITIONS IN HELSINKI, POLAND & NETHERLANDS
I’m delighted to be aboard in so many interesting glass events in 2016. My first solo exhibition in Helsinki opens in June in contemporary art gallery G12. There will be a glass story about a woman that finds herself in a dream with flying boats and swaying rooms. G12 has been a year-long project during which I have found new depth to the glass and added layers over layers using my beloved graal-technique that has it’s 100-year anniversary in 2016!
In June I will take part in group exhibitions in Gumbostrand Konst & Form and in Maila Talvio Salon. At the moment I’m blowing a group of playful glass carousels for Gumbostrand. Romantic Maila Talvio Salon exhibition will gather together works from earlier projects and cooperations: Tulintu Class Comic shall fly again!
After the summer the heat continues: In September I’ll take part Glasrijk Tubbergen 2016 in Netherlands! Two glass artist from each European country will be invited to the Glasrijk and it’s a great honour to be one of them.
In October begins the European Glass Festival 2016 that has invited 16 european glass artists to participate! It is great to be in this amazing event that will be held in Wroclaw, The European Capital of Culture 2016! The festival-exhibition will also tour in Łódź, Jelenia Góra and Legnica.
Find more info here.
The story begins: Once upon a time there was a young prince who fell in love with a bird, which he would never be able to capture.In September 2015 our Comic Art in Glass exhibition opened up in Finnish Glass Museum. YLE ‘s Cultural Cocktail-production made a documentary about the glass cartoon, as well as the manufacturing process of the sculptures. The documentary was titled: Magical cartoon come to life inside the glass. In the video we also visited the Finnish Glass Museum exhibition, as well as the wonderful Mafka & Alakoski – glass studio in Riihimäki.
Comic art in glass.
Exhibition in Finnish Glass Museum
The Taos Glass Expo will open August 14 and run through November 2015. Originating from the successful Taos Art Glass Invitational whose fifth biennial was held in October, 2014, the 2015 Expo features works in glass by internationally acclaimed studio glass artists from the United States, Canada, Italy, Bulgaria, Japan, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden, shown at five Taos galleries, all located on Kit Carson Road: David Anthony Fine Art (an AACG member gallery), Copper Moon Gallery, Wilder Nightingale Fine Art, The Ranch at Taos and The Grand Bohemian Gallery at El Monte Sagrado.
Among the scheduled Expo events are demonstrations by and discussions with various regional studio glass artists, which will coincide with the Taos Art Market’s hours on Saturdays, and will expand visitors’ knowledge and appreciation for the rarified methodologies of glassmaking.
Comic Art in Glass exhibition started it’s world tour from Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2015. The story was published in Designboom, Urban Glass and TL Magazine. It’s a cartoon story on blown glass. Every glass piece presents a scene in the story. In 2015 pieces from the set were presented in Venice, New York, New Mexico, Leerdam, Riihimäki and Toronto.
I participated The Taos Art Glass Invitational in Taos, New Mexico 2014. It was an international biennial and juried exhibition wiht 60 glass artists from 12 countries. My glass sculptured are exhibited in David Anthony Fine Art (DAFA) located on Kit Carson Road, with internationally acclaimed studio glass artists.
Contemporary Glass Art 
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