Danish textile artist Vibeke Rohland's practice spans more than four decades in textile art and printmaking. Vibeke was born in 1957 in Gladsaxe-Søborg outside Copenhagen. She went on to study art history at the University of Copenhagen and textile design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1986. During 2024, Vibeke Rohland worked at Marimekko’s textile printing factory developing new artworks together with the printing team as apart of the Artist in Residence program.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.