Lisa Larson
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 |
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]
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.[2]
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. [3] Larson eventually left Gustavsberg in 1980 to do freelance work for a number of Swedish companies including Duka, Kooperativa Förbundet and Åhléns.[4]
Larson died on 11 March 2024, at the age of 92.[5]
Work
[edit]In 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.[6]
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". Röhsska Museum. Retrieved 28 December 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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