Lisa Larson’s ceramic animals are instantly recognisable, and her characteristic style has become one of the main hallmarks of Swedish design.
Larson was discovered by designer Stig Lindberg in 1954, and over the next 26 years she became one of the biggest names in porcelain manufacturer Gustavsberg.
Her decorative animal figures quickly made her a name in design, and met with great enthusiasm among the Swedish public.
Among her many sculpture series, “Little Zoo” from 1954, “Larson’s children” from 1961 and “Adventsbarn” from 1979 are perhaps the most famous.
Lisa Larson was 92 years old. Photo: Vilhelm Stokstad/TT
Well represented in international collections
In addition to his central role as a designer in the art production at Gustavsberg, Larson also made vases, sculptures and bowls outside of series production. Over time, she came to be considered one of the most innovative Swedish ceramicists in the post-war period.
From 1980 until today, Lisa Larson has been active as a freelance designer, and several of her works belong to the public art treasure in Sweden. Lisa Larson’s art can be seen, among other things, at Lundby School and Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg, at Nacka Hospital and at Bergshamraskolan in Solna.
In 1992 she founded Keramikstudion in Gustavsberg, and remained its artistic director until her death.
Lisa Larson is also represented at the National Museum and the Nordic Museum in Stockholm, the Röhs Museum in Gothenburg as well as in museums in Norway, Italy, Austria, Germany and Japan.
Lisa Larson died on Monday in Nacka after a period of illness. She lived to be 92 years old.
Some of Lisa Larson’s famous sculptures. Photo: Jessica Gow
