Lisa Larson

Lisa Larson has, through her seven decade career, become one of Sweden’s most admired and internationally renowned ceramicists. Humorous animals, delicate portraits of children and powerful female figures all belong to her repertoire of motifs. She has also designed tableware and has had an extensive production of unique ceramic works.

When Lisa Larson speaks abouther artistry she emphasizes how the clay itself provides new inspiration assoon as she gets it in her hands. She has often experimented with different techniques for shaping and decorating – for example by allowing thrown clay to become sculptures, or carving expressive patterns onto the soft surface.

This exhibition presents awide selection of Lisa Larson’s work, from her well-known mass producedfigurines, to sketches, prototypes and unique objects. At the centre of theexhibition are the ceramics, but also on display are items in porcelain, wood, glass,and bronze. In addition, the exhibition contains works by artist colleagues who Lisa Larson feels close to, and folk art which she has collected as inspirationduring her travels around the world.

Lisa Larson (b. 1931 in Härlunda, Småland, lives andworks in Stockholm) is educated at the Slöjdföreningen school in Göteborg. 1954–80 she worked as a designer at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Later on she has been working freelance for Rosenthal, KF, Höganäs and Skrufs glasbruk. In 1992, Lisa Larson became the artistic leader for Keramikstudion in Gustavsberg which she founded the same year. During the21st century, her work has received a large audience in Japan etc. In 2022, she was awarded with the Royal medal Illis quorum.

The exhibition was created by Rian designmuseum in collaboration with Vandalorum, with scenography by TAF Studio.

Thanks to: Tore G Wärenstam Foundation, Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, Eriwood, Swedish Arts Council, Region Jönköping County, Värnamo Municipality, Vandalorum Partners: Hamrin, Liljedahl, Svenstig      
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^{Photo: Patrik Lindell}