Born in Lahti, Finland, in 1943, Nurminen has worked for over 20 years in the Nuutajärvi glass factory. She has just celebrated 30 years as an artist and is known for making unique glass designs in addition to functional objects. Being very familiar with glass-making techniques, she has also been involved in generating new ones. Nurminen’s big break came in 1988, when she created the Mondo glassware for Iittala. Her work is presented in numerous museums and collections around the world.