Arabia Moomin Plate #19
Spring Melody (2010–2013)
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Spring Melody -plate was released in 2010 and the production was discontinued in 2013. Tove Slotte designed and adapted the illustrations based on Tove Jansson’s original illustrations and drawings. ...
Spring Melody -plate was released in 2010 and the production was discontinued in 2013. Tove Slotte designed and adapted the illustrations based on Tove Jansson’s original illustrations and drawings. The 19 cm plate is from the Teema collection designed by Kaj Franck.
Additional information
Name
Spring Melody
Product category
Moomin Plate
Serial number
19
Production period
2010–2013
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Tove Slotte
Characters
Snufkin
The Groke
Thingumy and Bob
Measurements
Height: 2.8, Width: 19.0 cm
Weight
380 g
Colors
Dark blue, Green
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Plate
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
Snufkin
Snufkin is a harmonica playing free spirit, who loves fishing and hiking. His worldly belongings travel with him in his backpack, and he values the simple life. Freedom is very important to Snufkin, and he prefers doing things his own way. The wise and reflective Snufkin is very popular and admired in Moominvalley, especially among the tiniest and more fearful creatures. Each year around November, Snufkin leaves to travel south, and his friend Moomintroll stays behind and waits for his return. Mymble and Little My are Snufkin’s half sisters. Even though Snufkin enjoys his time alone, he doesn’t avoid the company of others. Snufkin has a green coat and a slouch hat. He first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
Thingumy and Bob
Thingumy and Bob are inseparable, and an interesting duo. They almost always walk hand-in-hand, and their dialect is so bizarre that in the beginning the only one able to understand them was Hemulen. Being very tiny, Thingumy and Bob usually spend their time in narrow and protected places. They are friendly, but not too open towards others. They like to own things and they like to take possession of other people’s valuables. Thingumy and Bob are identical, but Thingumy wears a red cap. They also carry a suitcase with them. Thingumy and Bob were first met in Tove Jansson's novel Finn Family Moomintroll.
The Groke
The frightening Groke is a mystical creature in Moominvalley, and many are afraid of her because of her monstrous appearance. Groke spreads coldness around her and even the ground freezes under her. Groke hardly ever speaks a word and wanders around as she pleases, without seeking permission from anyone. Moomins are a bit intimidated by Groke, but they also pity her. Groke has a huge body, large eyes and a nose and a wide set of teeth. Groke first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Finn Family Moomintroll.
