The Art of Love
A trip to the Stockholm Formex Trade show in January led to my introduction to the wonderful work of Swedish graphic designer Maria Holmer Dahlgren. Maria is known for her stunning portraits of cities and landscapes but she also turns an array of household items such as trays and tea towels, into an art form. She puts her own, unique stamp on them with colourful, trendy patterns such as ‘the Art of Love Tray’ made of laminated wood (Swedish birch) with a printed pop art love message. The gorgeous graphics and romantic text on the back will make this a wonderful wedding gift or just the thing for serving up your Valentine’s breakfast in style!
On the back of this beautiful tray, you’ll read:
“The Art of Love. Anyone can fall in love, but to stay in love is the greatest form of art. It takes passion, devotion and strength, not just from one artist, but from two! So if you’re blessed with love, in whatever shape it comes, keep in mind that it is a treasure. Be proud of it and make it the masterpiece of your life. If you stumble along the way – don’t worry. That’s simply part of the art”. Words by Malin Manolin Nordstrom.
About Maria Holmer Dahlgren: “With a deep love and understanding of place, she created tributes to her favorite towns through patterns that not only celebrate city landmarks, but their culture, attitude and spirit as well… To Maria every letter is unique, and every form helps to commemorate the little things that make a place or a moment special.”
We are delighted to be stocking some of her fantastic designs and products, check them out here!
We love the use of bright and vibrant colours, and the different shapes of trays: choose from a small one ideal for a cup of coffee or tea and some biscuits, to a square one, perfect for a dinner tray, or even a circle one, brilliant to serve drinks and nibbles for an aperitif or cocktail party! Check them out here!
Photos by young photographer Zoe Sawicki.
