2.3. - 27.8.2023
Armi Teva | Tårta på tårta

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Arabia celebrates its 150th anniversary on 2023. During this important milestone Arabia presents an exhibition called “Tårta på tårta” by a new Arabia designer Armi Teva. Ceramic as one of Teva’s favorite mediums, she is especially known for her intriguing ceramic sculpture series that features different faces. In 2023, Teva is introduced as Arabia's new designer with the Puutarhurit pattern.

Awaking curiosity with 'More is more' attitude

Tårta på Tårta exhibition is a glimpse into multidisciplinary artist’s inner visual world. The exhibition presents sculptures, reliefs, paintings, sketches and drawings. Wide range of pieces are united by bold use of colors, sense of playfulness and abundance.

The exhibition explores also sketches from the new Puutarhurit pattern featuring two of her favorite subjects; vegetation and faces.

The exhibition’s name Tårta på Tårta, is translated loosely as ‘Too much of a good thing’. Teva’s art represents kind of ‘more is more’ attitude, where a certain weirdness is a positive feature, awaking curiosity.

”I have a passion for drawing, and it has moved on beyond from pen and paper to my ceramic works. My style is rich and abundant, and I prefer adding rather than erasing. If that means stepping into areas of tacky, too much, or weird, I’m happy to do so.”

The exhibition’s name Tårta på Tårta, is translated loosely as ‘Too much of a good thing’. Teva’s art represents kind of ‘more is more’ attitude, where a certain weirdness is a positive feature, awaking curiosity.

”I have a passion for drawing, and it has moved on beyond from pen and paper to my ceramic works. My style is rich and abundant, and I prefer adding rather than erasing. If that means stepping into areas of tacky, too much, or weird, I’m happy to do so.”

The exhibition film features Teva in her everyday life, her studio in Helsinki, Hvitträsk Museum in Kirkkonummi and setting the table with Armi’s mother and grandmother in Turku. You can watch the film here.

Playful pattern to celebrate Arabia's 150th anniversary

Since 1873, Arabia has had a strong place in Finnish homes by bringing people together, from generation to generation. While Arabia cherishes its great heritage, it continues to stay curious. Arabia products don’t just carry memories of life’s treasured moments, but they also set the table for new stories.

Throughout Arabia’s history, numerous leading Finnish designers have designed tableware and patterns for Arabia. The tradition continues as the first pattern by Teva is launched by Arabia.

Inspired by Arabia’s long history, Teva created a witty design featuring gardeners peeking out from behind their plants. The fresh, joyful Puutarhurit pattern can now be seen in Arabia tableware and plant pots.