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'''Lisa Larson''' (9 September 1931 – 11 March 2024) was a [[Swedes|Swedish]] [[Ceramic art|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).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Sveriges |date=2024-03-11 |title=Lisa Larson (1931-2024) – ett liv med leran - P1 Kultur Reportage |url=https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/lisa-larson-1931-2024-ett-liv-med-leran |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=sverigesradio.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nyheter |
'''Lisa Larson''' (9 September 1931 – 11 March 2024) was a [[Swedes|Swedish]] [[Ceramic art|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).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Sveriges |date=2024-03-11 |title=Lisa Larson (1931-2024) – ett liv med leran - P1 Kultur Reportage |url=https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/lisa-larson-1931-2024-ett-liv-med-leran |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=sverigesradio.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=SVT Nyheter |date=2024-03-11 |title=Keramikern och konstnären Lisa Larson är död |url=https://www.svt.se/kultur/keramikern-och-konstnaren-lisa-larson-ar-dod |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Revision as of 21:51, 11 March 2024
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| Born | 9 September 1931 |
| Died | 11 March 2024 (aged 92) |
| 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][2]
Biography
Larson was born in 1931 in Härlanda, Sweden. She 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]
Education
She studied at College of Crafts and Design in Gothenburg between 1949 and 1954.
Work
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.[5]
Gallery
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References
- ^ Radio, Sveriges (2024-03-11). "Lisa Larson (1931-2024) – ett liv med leran - P1 Kultur Reportage". sverigesradio.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ SVT Nyheter (2024-03-11). "Keramikern och konstnären Lisa Larson är död". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Lisa Larson – A Biography". www.mothersweden.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Lisa Larson | Museum för Konst och Design Vandalorum". www.vandalorum.se. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ 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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