Lisa Larson

Lisa Larson (1931 – 2024) was a Swedish ceramicist and designer, well-known for her charming ceramic animals and figures. She studied at the College of Crafts and Design in Gothenburg and participated in a Scandinavian art competition after her graduation in 1954. At the competition, she caught the eye of Stig Lindberg, who offered her a trial position at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Larson's career at Gustavsberg lasted for decades until 1980, after which she embarked on freelance projects for various Swedish companies, including Duka, Kooperativa Förbundet, and Åhléns. In 1992, she established the Gustavsberg Ceramic Studio alongside some former colleagues. The studio remains active still. 

About Lisa Larson Yoga Sculpture

Lisa Larson was one of the first in Sweden to embrace the philosophy of yoga when it arrived in the 1970s. She was an early advocate, inspiring her colleagues at Gustavsberg and even her children to join her practice. Regularly traveling to Stockholm to attend the first yoga classes held in a large apartment living room, Larson faced a challenge upon returning home: how to remember and master poses like the tripod headstand or the boat? Her figurines became an artistic interpretation of that journey, depicting yoga movements through a sculptural language of balance and harmony.

Lisa Larson's Yoga sculptures represent her creativity at its most personal level. Four sculptures playing with light and shadows, embodying the urge to truly connect with oneself. For decades, they sat in her studio serving as a gentle reminder: do your yoga!

About Lisa Larson Birds 1967

Lisa Larson’s iconic birds were born in 1967 during a six-month stay near San Francisco. Immersed in the vibrant energy of the late '60s and inspired by Mexican folk art and bold American colours, Larson began painting wooden birds—playful, vivid, and full of personality.

Back in Sweden, Larson worked with a retired carpenter to carve bird shapes, which she painted by hand. Though the project was eventually set aside for her ceramic work, her artistry continued to flourish, especially through her beloved figurines at Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory.

Years later, Anders Färdig of Design House Stockholm discovered the forgotten birds in her studio. Struck by their charm, he helped bring them back to life.

Today, Larson’s birds soar again—bright, bold symbols of 1960s spirit, lovingly revived for a new generation.