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Klaus Haapaniemi
Biography
Klaus Haapaniemi (1970 Helsinki, Finland) is an internationally acclaimed artist and designer Living and working in London, UK. His work combines traditional folk art inspired by aesthetics, modern form and colour palette.
Designed Toy Releases
Toy Series Participation
- Bearbrick - 100%, Series 25, 2012
- Bearbrick - 100% "Wonder Christmas - Polar Bear", 2011
- Bearbrick - 100% "Wonder Christmas - Snowing Bear", 2011
Customs & Show Pieces
Images
Wonder Christmas Bearbrick - Snowing Bear
Wonder Christmas Bearbrick - Polar Bear
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Klaus Haapaniemi
London, United Kingdom
Klaus Haapaniemi is influenced by his native Finnish culture on a daily basis. Homage to interest in folklore, nature and the seasons, and Mysticism infuse his work with their colour and brilliance. It is no wonder with such varied, vivid subject matter he has become a leading book and fashion illustrator and sought after designer. His clients have included Selfridges, Disney, Stella McCartney, Levis and D&G. Haapaniemi was awarded Graphic Designer of the Year 2008 by Grafia and recognised particularly for the acclaim his work has received outside Finland.
In 2010 Haapaniemi & Wallenius set up MK House. There, the focus is on crafting textiles with luxurious materials and combining traditional methods with modern prints inspired by Nordic nature and folklore. The elegance, energy and emotional impact of their designs speak to contemporary audiences by awakening their imaginations.
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Protagonist: Klaus Haapaniemi
“Now I spend half my time in London and the other half in Finland”
—I’ve always been ambitious. I wanted an international career and all the possibilities that it brings.
Helsinki, in the 1990s, could not offer it all, so Haapaniemi ended up, via Italy, in London in the early 2000s.
—Staying in London was never a goal and lately it seems even less likely, says Haapaniemi, referring to Brexit.
Despite the distance Haapaniemi is present in Finland through his works. Setting off to distant lands proved out to be the right choice.
By proving oneself somewhere else also creates wonderful opportunities in ones homeland.
—Everyday I get to do things that I’m really interested in, Klaus Haapaniemi says.
PROFILE KLAUS HAAPANIEMI
1970 Born in Helsinki
1993 Graduates from Lahti University of Applied Sciences
2008 Graphic Designer of the Year
2010 Founds lifestyle and interior company Klaus Haapaniemi & Co. with Mia Wallenius