Serving It!
Reimagining Function Through Sculpture
In 2021, Milla Vaahtera launched Serving It! — a series of unique, sculptural serving objects created from blown glass. These pieces are both functional and artistic: they can be used as serving vessels or vases, but their true identity lies in their presence as sculptures.
With this series, Vaahtera begins a broader exploration of domestic objects as sculptural forms, challenging traditional ideas of utility and beauty in everyday life. Each work invites the viewer to see familiar forms in a new light — playful, bold, and alive with material expression.
The glass components are made in collaboration with a talented group of glassblowers from Nuutajärvi Glass Village, including:
Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Otto Koivuranta, Jukka Viuha, Penna Tornberg, and many others.
Photos Hannakaisa Pekkala
Styling Olga Autio