This is an extra-large ceramic tile designed by Lisa Larson at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion, separate from the line that produced mass-produced products, where famous designers such as Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larson produced art works. This is a work made in that atelier. Each piece is handmade, and the back is stamped with Lisa Larson's name.
This ceramic plate has a very vibrant crimson glaze. This extremely large piece is about four times the size of a normal ceramic plate and weighs 4 kilograms. The red ceramic plate is from the Drillsnäppa bird series , and since it uses the same crimson glaze, it is thought to have been made in the same period, the 1960s. However, since it does not have a series name and is not listed in the catalog, this ceramic plate is a unique piece by Lisa Larson.
Considering Lisa Larson's style, I think the wheel depicted is a sunflower. A large bronze ring is depicted on a crimson background. The enormous size of the ceramic panel makes it a great interior piece, and it has a special presence wherever it is displayed, such as in a tokonoma alcove, entrance hall, or studio. It is a masterpiece with particularly excellent color and shape among Lisa Larson's unique ceramic panels.
■ Detailed specifications
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg Designer: Lisa Larson Year: 1960s (estimated)
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
Although the background shows signs of aging, it is in mint condition and retains the appearance it had when it was first made. The back still has the two wires that were there when it was made. This is a unique masterpiece with excellent workmanship and excellent color and luster.
■Size
Length 35.5cm Width 35.5cm Thickness 1.6cm
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's G-Studion
Apart from the mass production line, Gustavsberg had a department called G-Studion. Famous designers such as Willhelm Koge, Stig Lindberg and Lisa Larsson created their artwork here.
Founded in 1942, G Studio was a group of artists, designers, craftsmen and illustrators whose activities ranged from creative work to exhibition ceramics, public space art production and industrial design. . It operated until 1993 and served as an ``aesthetic laboratory''. It was also responsible for providing design ideas for Gustavsberg's mass-produced products.
G-Studio was a renovated atelier in an old building from a ceramics factory in Gustavsberg, and was a hub for more than 100 artists and craftsmen. It is no exaggeration to say that Gustavsberg's ceramic tradition of the 20th century originated from here. It was a centerpiece of the Swedish art and design world and served as a breeding ground for new creativity.
Each piece of G Studio's work is handmade, and there are videos showing the production process. The video shows a man wearing round glasses, designer Stig Lindberg. And on the right side you can see Willhelm Koge, who was the studio director.