Pekka Piekäinen
Pekka Piekainen was a Finnish jewelry designer and goldsmith known for his innovative and experimental approach to jewelry making. He was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1941 and studied at the Finnish School of Applied Arts before working as a jewelry designer for various companies.
Piekainen is best known for his sculptural and geometric designs that often incorporate unconventional materials such as plastic, rubber, and wood. He was also interested in the interaction between jewelry and the human body, and his designs often play with movement and the tactile experience of wearing jewelry.
Piekainen's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of jewelry design. He passed away in 2002, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence contemporary jewelry designers.
Piekainen is best known for his sculptural and geometric designs that often incorporate unconventional materials such as plastic, rubber, and wood. He was also interested in the interaction between jewelry and the human body, and his designs often play with movement and the tactile experience of wearing jewelry.
Piekainen's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of jewelry design. He passed away in 2002, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence contemporary jewelry designers.
