Lehti Tray By Maria Juahiainen - Maria Juahiainen -
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maria juahiainen crafts her delicate designs through innovative, intricate methods of her own creation that result in fine lines and near weightlessness. juahiainen describes her revolutionary technique as "a kind of drawing or painting in metal". she uses the minimum amount of material to give her elegant pieces form, upending the idea that fine metal objects derive their value exclusively from heft and rigidity.
her signature piece, the lehti ("leaf" in finnish), is photo-etched in brass or silver from an original drawing, then hand-formed into a shallow tray. the lehti's web-like, flexible structure was originally intended for use as a fruit bowl, but its sculptural qualities are best enjoyed without distraction. leaving the tray empty also allows admirers the freedom to pick it up and feel its surprising strength and suppleness. perfect for display of delicate jewelry or a few bonbons
