A ceramic statue from the series "Noah's Ark" designed by Lisa Larson in 1978 at Gustavsberg. Noah's Ark is a large ship that carries male and female animals, including humans, that appears in the Bible at the time of the flood. .
At the time when this work was created, Lisa Larson was enthusiastically researching the materials of ceramic statues, and this was made with a new manufacturing method called chamotte, which has a feeling of bare soil and high durability. I'm here. Two lions who get along well are expressed, and the figure that snuggles up to hold hands is a lovely gem. It will be one of the most popular works in the series.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg
Designer: Lisa Larson
Series name: Noaks Ark
Years: 1978-1983
Country of Origin: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
There are no cracks, chips, or intrusions, and it is in perfect condition as it was when it was made.
■ size
Width 16cm Height 7cm Thickness 2.5cm
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned Swedish ceramicist, he was born in Härlunda, a village of about 500 people in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region in southern Sweden.
As a child, she aspired to be a fashion designer, but after enrolling at the Gothenburg Academy of Art, she studied ceramics. One day, she was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year probationary period, she officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, she released the Lilla Zoo series, and in 1964, she came up with the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
Lisa Larson has not only worked for Gustavsberg, but has also provided designs for Höganäs, the major domestic retailer Åhléns, and the German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, she became a freelance artist, working on a voluntary basis with companies, rather than as an exclusive contractor, and continued to work freely in various fields. In 1979 and 1981, she held solo exhibitions at Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and the 1981 exhibition was visited by a total of 70,000 people.
Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.