Lisa Larson (9 September 1931 – 11 March 2024) was a Swedish ceramicist and designer. She is best known for her sculptures Small Zoo (1955), ABC-girls (1958), Africa (1964) and Children of the World (1974–1975).[1]
Lisa Larson | |
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 Larson in 1969 | |
| Born | 9 September 1931 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Died | 11 March 2024 (aged 92) Nacka, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Ceramicist and designer |
Biography
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Larson was born in 1931 in the Härlunda borough in Älmhult, birthplace of IKEA. She studied at College of Crafts and Design in Gothenburg between 1949 and 1954.
Larson is well known for her ceramic work which depicts animals and figures. After she finished her education, she competed in a Scandinavian art competition where she was approached by Stig Lindberg who offered her a one year trial position at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. [2] Larson eventually left Gustavsberg in 1980 to do freelance work for a number of Swedish companies including Duka, Kooperativa Förbundet and Åhléns.[3]
Larson died on 11 March 2024, at the age of 92.[4]
Work
editIn 1992, Larson founded the Gustavsberg Ceramic Studio with a few of her former colleagues. The studio continues to produce new designs and small scale production still takes place there.[5]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ Sveriges Radio (11 March 2024). "Lisa Larson (1931-2024) – ett liv med leran - P1 Kultur Reportage". sverigesradio.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Larson – A Biography". www.mothersweden.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Larson | Museum för Konst och Design Vandalorum". www.vandalorum.se. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Keramikern och konstnären Lisa Larson är död" (in Swedish). SVT Nyheter. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ LISA LARSON: Serietillverkad Keramik Gustavsbergs Porslinsfabrik 1954–80 [LISA LARSON: Ceramic Series Production from Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory 1954-80]. Ribbung, Andreas, ed. 2004. ISBN 9789163149764.
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