The woman who was the inspiration for a beloved character in Finland’s famous Moomin books — because her partner was the Moomins’ creator Tove Jansson — has died at age 92, according to Finnish news site Uutiset:
“Tuulikki Pietilä, a major figure in Finnish graphic art, was most widely known for projects in collaboration with her long-time partner Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomintroll books. Her death was announced on Saturday following a private funeral. … Pietilä and Jansson ran a gallery together in Helsinki and spent their summers on a rocky island in the Pellinge archipelago near Porvoo, which they documented in a 1996 book. Pietilä’s films of the couple’s life and travels together formed the basis of several TV documentaries. The two became Finland’s most visible same-sex couple, attending events such as the 1992 Independence Day ball at the Presidential Palace.
“Pietilä is widely considered to have inspired the character Too-Ticky in the Moomin books.
“Many of their Moomin-themed dioramas and other collaborations are on display at the Tampere Art Museum’s Moominvalley gallery in the Tampere Library building — which was designed by the artist’s brother, celebrated architect Professor Reima Pietilä.
“Pietilä was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1963 and the honorary title of professor in 1982.”
Implantit Says:
June 4th, 2010 at 2:38 pmVisit Implantit
heitää on kivakivakivaa<3
Dave Says:
April 27th, 2011 at 12:49 amVisit Dave
She was quite the contributor. Her impact will live on as she rests in peace, I’m sure.
Inflatable Kayak Reviews Says:
May 1st, 2011 at 11:32 pmVisit Inflatable Kayak Reviews
It’s both sad and happy , sad because a great creator of literary has now moved on without us, happy because this person was able to share and create something for the world to cherish.
Sam Says:
June 1st, 2011 at 2:07 pmVisit Sam
She’ll be missed… Rest in Peace
Peg Says:
June 20th, 2011 at 11:05 amVisit Peg
I believe I met Yova when on a trip to Sweden in the early 80′s as I recall she was quite funny.