Posts Tagged ‘landscape’
Sculpture Scandinavian design Tapio Wirkkala
This creation called “Lunar Landscape” was published by Christofle, Gallia in 1959.
Tapio Wirkkala was one of the greatest post-war Finnish designers. He created all his early works using a traditional knife called the puukkos. His creative range and versatility have enabled him to create bank notes for the Finnish state, a famous bottle of vodka (Finland brand) as well as many accessories kitchen designer. Read the rest of this entry »
Trick the eye
Trompe l’oeil is a French term meaning “trick the eye” and describes a painting that deceives. This style of painting has his roots going back to antiquity. Apart from their decorative function, trompe l’oeils are often intended to be humorous or astonishing, and one well-known story depicts apprentices who would paint coins on the floor of Rembrandt’s studio for the pleasure of watching him try to pick them up!
A good trompe l’oeil mural can blur the boundary between fantasy and reality, making the viewer believe he or she is looking out on a delightful landscape, even from the confines of a windowless room. More than just a visual joke, however, these “tricks” can be used in interiors to enhance a dull corner or transform walls into a room with a view. Read the rest of this entry »





