LISA LARSON. Teapot, Tableware, Tableware/The Wish Shops.

Height 21 cm.

Lisa Larson born Gustavson on September 9, 1931 in Härlunda, Småland, is a prominent Swedish ceramist who is known for her significant contribution to the art of ceramics. With a career spanning seven decades, Lisa Larson is one of Sweden's most beloved ceramicists. Her humorous animals, sensitive child portraits and powerful female figures have made her popular both nationally and internationally.

She studied ceramics at the Slöjdföreningens school in Gothenburg between the years 1950 and 1954. She then began working at Gustavsberg in 1954, and this period played a decisive role in shaping her artistic legacy. When Lisa Larson first joined Gustavsberg, the factory's artistic director was Stig Lindberg, who became a mentor. Lisa found a supportive environment where her creative talent could flourish. She had the opportunity to collaborate with other talented artists and designers at the factory, including Wilhelm Kåge and Berndt Friberg, who were already established figures in the ceramics world. Her time at Gustavsberg spanned 26 years and left an indelible mark on the factory's history and cemented her reputation as one of Sweden's most prominent ceramic artists.

After 1981, Larson began working as a freelance designer and collaborated with companies such as Rosenthal, KF, Höganäs, Skrufs glasbruk, Duka and Åhléns. In 1992, she founded Keramikstudion in Gustavsberg, where she also acts as artistic director. She has also created public works of art, such as the Saltsjöbaden clock in Saltsjöbaden and Byzantine angel in Hällefors.

Lisa Larson's work has been highly appreciated internationally, especially in Japan, where she has had several successful exhibitions and collaborations with Japanese companies. In 2022, she was awarded the Royal Medal Illis Quorum for her significant contribution to the art of ceramics.

It is difficult to underestimate the importance of Lisa Larson for Swedish ceramics, culture and art. Her legacy will live on and continue to inspire us with playfulness, simplicity and joy in life.