Jukka Rintala – The Way of Dreams exhibition

The exhibition celebrating the extensive life’s work of fashion artist Jukka Rintala is a tribute to the artist whose imprint has been visible over the decades in stunning unique costumes, industrial collections and paintings. The exhibition at the Craft Museum of Finland also celebrates the skilled seamstresses who have carried out the demanding patterns and sewing work.

A strong line and, on the other hand, lightness are characteristic features of Jukka Rintala’s work. His unique dresses are works of art, where the combination of different materials creates unique atmospheres.
The exhibition is built on three floors in the museum. On the first floor, there are several dazzlingly beautiful dresses of well-known and respected women. On the catwalk on the second floor, the splendor of the costumes is surrounded by the art deco-style paintings on the walls, which the artist painted in the 80s. On the top floor is Jukka Rintala’s “line of creativity”, which describes the development of his work from the 80s to today, as well as theater costumes, jewellery and fantasy settings.

In 1976, Jukka Rintala graduated from the University of Art and Design as a clothing designer. Since then, he has designed clothes for several Finnish companies. The production of his own collection bearing his name began in 2008.Jukka Rintala has received several notable recognitions for his merits.