2009 Marimekko "Silkkikuikka" Cotton Textile Designed by Maija Isola, 2 Cuts Totaling 6+ Yards

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Offered are two full cuts of the multi-colored Marimekko "Silkkikuikka" pattern in bright orange, green, yellow, and pink, designed originally … Read more Offered are two full cuts of the multi-colored Marimekko "Silkkikuikka" pattern in bright orange, green, yellow, and pink, designed originally by Maija Isola in 1961. These are from the 2009 re-release, now discontinued. Perfect to use as 2 curtain panels, or for making twin duvet covers, or pillows. This print color wave is featured in the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, a gift from the Cooper Hewitt.

One measures 58" W x 116" L, 55" print width, yellow block to yellow block

The other measures 58" W x 108" L, 55" print width, green block to green block

Silkkikuikka, 2009 (originally designed in 1961)
Maija Isola;
Manufacturer: Marimekko
Cotton

Inspired by a trip Isola took to the Mediterranean, this is part of her "Jonahs" series where she was influenced by the sun reflecting on the moving water. The pieces in this series do not literally represent an image, but more abstractly convey to the viewer an act, in this case, the interaction of flight, plumage and water. This design is meant to mimic a bird, the great crested grebe, where Isola creates an energetic feeling of movement and a free-spirited vigor, a theme present in all her pieces. Considering herself to be an artist and painter rather than a designer, Isola's creative process was often free, dramatic and spontaneous.

Silkikuikka is an example of Marimekko's trademark look--defined in large part by Isola's 1960s works, of oversized, dominating patterns, flooded with color, often inspired by nature. The purposeful overlap of the screens in the printing process is also a company trademark, providing even more subtlety of color. Silkikuikka's striking, 1960s Pop-inspired design, with its tri-partite color blocks, is still elemental enough for domestic use. Maija Isola designed for Marimekko for over 30 years, creating 533 patterns.


Title: Silkkikuikka
Dated 1961
Artist: Maija Isola (1927-2001); Manufacturer: Marimekko
NationalityFinnish
Artist Maija Isola, Designer ; Marimekko, Manufacturer, Helsinki, Finland;

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