Anu Penttinen

Anu is an amazing glass artist who lives and works in Helsinki, Finland.  I was lucky enough to go to school with her for a few years while we were in University and I always enjoyed her work.  Over the last decade she has progressively developed into an incredible artist/designer and I covet most of her pieces – especially her latest coloured bowls.  Anu founded her company Nounou Design in 2003, initially concentrating on unique art glass. The selection now includes a wide variery of glass items from art glass to smaller decorative objects and tailored gifts. All items are hand-made by Anu in the Nuutajärvi Glass Village, Finland.  To me her work is distinctly Scandinavian, a design sense I wish you could learn, but I think you have to be born with.