2019 Finland
Exhibition:
Tomorrow’s Archives in Sep-Nov 2019, at Helsinki Design Center, Helsinki, Finland
Run your palms over a 3D-written letter, feel time and air flowing through the uneven layers. Follow the gravity of the hanging curves, hold the weight of this delicate porcelain, and sense its quiet value.
3D Poetry for You is an experimental project born from an explorative collaboration between Iittala and Aalto University. It reflects on the role of 3D printing in ceramics—not just as a production tool, but as a bridge between human intention and machine precision.
Writing is an act of expression, a way to convey feelings from one to another. With a 3D ceramic printer, words take on physical form, each letter sculpted into delicate, tangible poetry. Unlike the smooth uniformity of industrial production, handwriting carries traces of time, effort, and love. It allows for imperfections—misshapen letters, wavering lines—yet these nuances are what make it deeply personal, much like traditional craftsmanship.
3D Poetry for You offers a modern yet intimate way to embrace imperfection, to recognize the worth of a ceramic piece gifted by hand and heart. The more we cherish these imperfections, the less we waste—finding beauty in what is, rather than seeking flawlessness.
