ANTREI HARTIKAINEN

Antrei hartikainen (b. 1991) is a master cabinetmaker and designer from Finland known for his exquisite works in wood. The award- winning pieces, including functional products and pure art works, achieve heights of sensuality, elegance, and craftsmanship. These important factors are emphasized in Antrei Hartikainen's work, which constantly seeks to challenge and blur the traditional categorizations between functional objects and visual arts. Hartikainen’s sculptural approach can be studied through his organic body of work, which simultaneously highlights the inspiration drawn from the materials. Antrei Hartikainen has shown his works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. He has been nominated and awarded several awards, such as young designer of the year 2018 in Finland, shortlisted Emerging Designer of the Year 2019 and longlisted Emerging Design Studio of the Year 2022 at the Dezeen Awards and the most recently Rising Star of the Year 2023 award at the Scandinavian Design Awards.