BOM magazine
The very first BOM magazine has been published in the connection with the exhibition. The most important part of this magazine has been the power of collaboration.
Anna Pirkola reached out to talented photographers, friends, inviting them to join us in creating something purely for the love of the craft. Bom magazine stands as a testament to what we can achieve together. It feels particularly significant now, as we face larger societal challenges that require both collaboration and creativity to navigate. The Magazine is sold in connection with the exhibition and in a few selected stores.
Creative Director: Anna Pirkola
Editors: Joel Sipilä, Anna Pirkola
Production: Studio Bom
Layout design: Tuukka Koivisto / Kobra Agency
Contributors: Juho Huttunen, Lina Jelanski, Katri Kapanen, Heini Kauppinen, Lela
Louhio, Tuukka Koski, Sara Urbanski, Fanni Lyytikäinen, Lauri Kataja, Hanna-Kaisa
Korolainen, Anniina Dunder-Berg, Piia Jalkanen, Päivi Keski-Pomppu, Pietu Arvola,
Riikka Piippo
Magazine is on sale at Studio Bom and soon in Finnish Design Shop.
Re - Think Re - Form Exhibition
The first-ever Re-Think Re-Form exhibition aims to break the boundaries of creativity by bringing together emerging artists, designers, and artisans along with their works. Curated from both Studio Bom members and external contributors, the focus is on high-quality unique objects and artworks that reflect the latest trends in design while honoring the backgrounds and roots of the creators. Artifacts from over 40 designers, artists & artisans.
Where: Studio Bom, Suvilahdenkatu 7, 00500 Helsinki.
IG: studiobomhelsinki
Opening hours:
Sat 7.9. at 13–20
Suvilahdenkadun supinat, in other words: Pietu Arvola won’t play music from his new album at 18–20
Sun 8.9. at 11–16
Walk in class / Still life drawing at 11.30–13.30 / Free of charge / Anniina Dunder-Berg
Mon 9.9. at 12–18
Walk in class / Ceramics workshop at 15–17 / Free of charge / Jalkanen & Keski-Pomppu
Tue 10.9. at 12–18
Wed 11.9. at 12–18
Walk in class / Still life drawing at 16.30–18 / Free of charge / Anniina Dunder-Berg
Thu 12.9. at 10–14
Fri 13.9. at 12–19
Bom Christmas Market
Studio Bom Christmas Market 17.12.-18.12.2022 at 11-18
You can find works made in Studio Bom, as well as curated selection of wonderful works by visiting artists. Ceramic, glassware, prints, art, honey, beeswax candles, small household items and jewerly.
Put the dates on your calendar and head to Suvilahdenkaty 7, Helsinki for Christmas shopping.
Helsinki Design Week design talk: Spirituality in design
Thursday, 8 September
At 4 pm
Spirituality in design. Spirituality is one of the central concepts of being human. Therefore, the absence of spirituality in western design during the past decades is is quite astonishing. Design with spiritual values opens up to external and internal changes, new possibilities and human emotions. When design adapts to changes, it is no longer a predictable technical performance, from which feeling and intuition have almost completely vanished. Part of spiritual design is openness through which change can enter. Designers Susan Elo and Piia Jalkanen are in conversation.
Habitare Design Competition
The competition’s theme is “Bread and Water”. What are the essential pieces of furniture and objects that are needed in order to enjoy food and good company. The aim of the competition is to discover the ideal combination of items that form a fair unified ensemble.
Finalist Piia Jalkanen:
Leipää ja sahtia (‘Bread and farmhouse ale’)
“When designing the competition work, I was inspired by childhood memories, the time spent at my grandmother’s and the food culture inherited from my grandparents. The proportions of my work resemble small Japanese dining furniture. There are a lot of points of convergence in Finnish and Japanese design, eg. in the long traditions of woodworking and simple design language. The design language and material of the competition furniture also show my roots in the forests of Savo. Low pine furniture invites you to sit intimately and share food with friends.
When designing the tableware, I had my grandmother Irja’s very small kitchen in mind, all her dishes had to be functional and fit together aesthetically. With the same principle, I designed the stackable porcelain dishes for the competition, which work together aesthetically. Thanks to the simple design language, the set of dishes also matches with other possible kitchen items. When I close my eyes, I can see my late grandfather Erkko in front of me, handing out a pitcher of home-brewed beer to a cheerful party group and cold-smoked salmon from a wooden container, on rye bread, is served to the guests.”
The Sense of Spirituality exhibition
The Sense Of Spirituality – exhibition looks at spiritual phenomena in this time.
Spirituality is one of the central concepts of being human. Therefore, the absence of spirituality in western design during the past decades is is quite astonishing. Design with spiritual values opens up to external and internal changes, new possibilities and human emotions. When design adapts to changes, it is no longer a predictable technical performance, from which feeling and intuition have almost completely vanished. Part of spiritual design is openness through which change can enter.
The exhibition is curated by designers Piia Jalkanen, Päivi Keski-Pomppu and Susan Elo.
The participants of the exhibition are Minna Arponen, Pietu Arvola, Michael Aston, Susan Elo, Vilho Elo, Rosa Grönlund, Elina Honkanen, Piia Jalkanen, Liisa Karbin-Kosonen, Anna Karhu-Cormier, Aimo Katajamäki, Päivi Keski-Pomppu, Eija Koski, Santeri Mortti, Carlo Raymann, Tatu Rouvinen, Joel Sipilä, Theresa Storbacka, Sara Urbanski, Tatu Vuorio, Didi NG Wing Yin.
Thu 15 - 19
Fri - Sun 12 - 19
Venetsia-talo, Lapinlahdenpolku 8 D, 00180 Helsinki
My Ever-Changing Form exhibition
My Ever-Changing Form / 2.6.–31.8.2022 / Southpark Restaurant
Southpark Restaurant, Bulevardi 40 / ma–pe 10.30–14.00, la–su 11.00–14.30
Studio Bom
Studio Bom is a new creative community founded by Piia Jalkanen, Anniina Dunder-Berg and Päivi Keski-Pomppu. Studio Bom was born from a dream to create a community of creative talents.
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Jewellery Design
Sound Design
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Together – Winter 2021–2022 at the Artek Helsinki store
Artek’s winter range is enriched by small product lines from young, rising designers. The selection includes ceramics and works of art from Olena Horetska, Annette Kinnunen, Piia Jalkanen, Pilvi Martikainen, Saana Niiranen and Netta Kandelin, as well as Eetu Kivinen's wooden reliefs and modern wall rugs.
