On the west coast of Sweden, artist Meta Isæus-Berlin has converted an old barn into her fantasy studio. There, after a quick dip in the ocean, she pulls from the depths of her own memory to intuitively create her celebrated works. We meet with the 60-year-old artist who, decades into her career,...
With a 38-year Marimekko tenure and more than 500 painterly patterns produced, textile print designer Maija Isola is the mastermind behind the brand’s most recognisable patterns. Via oranges to overblown flowers, her work has shaped our very idea of Finnish design. We explore the genesis of some of...
The award-winning rising star designer Simon Mattisson has already gleaned the Ung Svensk Form and the Svenskt Tenn Design scholarship, but rather than prizes and accolades, it’s something much smaller, and closer to home, which drives his design: the spruce bark beetle. The curious, tiny insect,...
After an extended period of uncertainty, Finnish-American artist Gabriella Le Blanc has finally found her voice. Discovered through our #MyVogueScandinavia platform, here she discusses her work and showcases an exclusive artwork for Vogue