Arabia Moomin Bowl #52
Light Snowfall (2018)
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The winter seasonal bowl of 2018 is called Light Snowfall. A set of miniature mugs, a mug and two spoons were released simultaneously. The light blue bowl pictures Moomintroll greeting the snowfall wi...
The winter seasonal bowl of 2018 is called Light Snowfall. A set of miniature mugs, a mug and two spoons were released simultaneously. The light blue bowl pictures Moomintroll greeting the snowfall with excitement. Tove Slotte used Tove Jansson’s novel Moominland Midwinter to create the pattern, and managed to generate an impressive design. The original piece is in black and white, but in the bowl it is blue and white. The original artwork was created using different techniques than most of Tove Jansson’s designs. Seasonal stickers have been used in the bowls since 2006.
Additional information
Name
Light Snowfall
Product category
Moomin Bowl
Bowl number
52
Production period
2018
Theme
Winter season
Brand
Arabia
Bottom stamp
1 different
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Tove Slotte
Character
Moomintroll
Original image
Book - Moominland Midwinter (1957) - Tove Jansson
Measurements
Height: 4.5, Width: 14.8, Diameter: 14.8 cm
Weight
320 g
Volume
450 ml
Color
Blue
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Bowl
Bottom stamps (1)
Designers
Kaj Franck
Kaj Franck was born on November 9, 1911 in Vyborg. He was one of the most internationally known Finnish glass and ceramic designers. In 1932, Franck graduated from the School of Art and Design as a furniture designer. After graduation, Franck worked as a catalog designer, interior designer, and furniture designer. Franck was the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glass factory from 1950 to 1973. In addition to this, he worked as a teacher at the Art School in 1945 and later as its artistic director from 1960–1969. Kaj Franck has designed products for Arabia, Iittala and Artek, among others. Franck's best-known works are the Kilta series, the Teema series and the Kartio glasses. During his career, Kaj Franck won several awards and received recognition for his design work at the Milan Triennial in 1951, 1954 and the Milan Triennial Grand Prix in 1957. He has also received the Compasso d’Oro Prize, the Lunning Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal and Pro Finlandia. In 1972, he was awarded the title of Professor and Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Art in London in 1983. Kaj Franck died at the age of 77 in 1989.
Tove Slotte
Tove Slotte, born in 1957, is a Finnish artist and a graphic designer. She is a professional ceramist. Tove Slotte worked at Arabia from 1985 to 1990, after which she has worked as a freelance designer. She is best known for designing and illustrating the Moomin products for Iittala and Arabia ceramics. Tove Slotte has been a Moomin fan since her childhood. She says her favourite Moomin book is The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My. Tove Slotte has designed the Moomin products for Arabia for more than 30 years.
Characters
Moomintroll
Moomintroll is a lovable and happy creature, and he longs for adventure. He is always at the heart of the event. He cares for his friends very much, and wants everyone around him to be happy. Just like the other Moomins, Moomintroll loves the sea. Moomintroll is a great combination of his parents: He is brave and adventurous like Moominpappa, as well as kind and compassionate like Moominmamma. The best place in the world for Moomintroll is Moominvalley, and he never fails to find an adventure. His fearlessness and longing for adventure sometimes carry him out of the Valley. Moomintroll is a roundish character, and he has a tussle at the end of his tail. In spite of his young age, Moomintroll has experienced the highs and lows of romance with his girlfriend Snorkmaiden. Moomintroll first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
