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Eva Larsson

Eva Larsson

The sculptures of Swedish artist Eva Larsson explore societal standards and social hierarchy versus the liberation and courage of the individual. Her figurative ceramic sculptures interact as a mediation of social interaction and place the individual within the context of a greater social and historical composite.

Eva Larsson was born in Boras, Sweden, in 1964. She received her BFA from the Konstfack University of Art and Design in in 1988. Since then her life has revolved around art. An emphasis on exploratory creative practice has brought her where she is today with a plethora of international exhibitions and public art commissions. Larsson’s raku fired ceramic figures are coveted for their striking intimacy and rarity, as her process is complex and the outcome is unpredictable. Each piece is hand formed, unique, and individually pulled from kiln while glowing hot.




Eva Larsson was born in Boras, Sweden, in 1964. She received her BFA from the Konstfack University of Art and Design in 1988. She spends her winters in India sourcing the materials for her sculptures.  Larsson’s raku fired ceramic figures are coveted for their striking intimacy and rarity, as her process is complex and the outcome is unpredictable. Each piece is hand formed, unique, and individually pulled from kiln while glowing hot.

Her process is informed by chance and nature over control. A complex process to master, the Japanese raku firing technique gives Larsson’s ceramic sculptures a refined, yet unpredictable surface with delicate shades of color and elegant cracks that manifest naturally within the confines of a thick, glassy glaze. Larsson’s aim is to create a reflective surface with space in between for personal reflection.

Larsson’s work consists mainly of sculptures in raku fired clay, but involve other materials as well, such as rope, stone, and metal. To give up control and accept chance and nature as collaborators in the creation of her work makes the process exciting. Seen alone or contextualized by other figures, Larsson’s sculptures capture the sensitivity of human emotion and encourage the contemplation of memory and interaction.

Her sculptural works can be found in public and private collections globally. Her public commissions can be seen in many cities in Sweden. 

Eva Larsson was born in Boras, Sweden, in 1964. She received her BFA from the Konstfack University of Art and Design in 1988. She spends her winters in India sourcing the materials for her sculptures.  Larsson’s raku fired ceramic figures are coveted for their striking intimacy and rarity, as her process is complex and the outcome is unpredictable. Each piece is hand formed, unique, and individually pulled from kiln while glowing hot.

Her process is informed by chance and nature over control. A complex process to master, the Japanese raku firing technique gives Larsson’s ceramic sculptures a refined, yet unpredictable surface with delicate shades of color and elegant cracks that manifest naturally within the confines of a thick, glassy glaze. Larsson’s aim is to create a reflective surface with space in between for personal reflection.

Larsson’s work consists mainly of sculptures in raku fired clay, but involve other materials as well, such as rope, stone, and metal. To give up control and accept chance and nature as collaborators in the creation of her work makes the process exciting. Seen alone or contextualized by other figures, Larsson’s sculptures capture the sensitivity of human emotion and encourage the contemplation of memory and interaction.

Her sculptural works can be found in public and private collections globally. Her public commissions can be seen in many cities in Sweden. 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 “Endeavour” Vallentuna Kulturhus
“Panta Rei” Rikstolvan, Österlen
“Endeavour” Galleri Sjöhästen, Nyköping
2020 Nääs Konsthantverk 
2019 “Panta Rei” Galleri Mats Bergman, Karlstad
2018 “Wayfarers,” Kaleido Uppsala, Sweden
“Endeavor II,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
“Endeavor,” Halsinglands Museum, Hudiksvall, Sweden
2017 “Don’t Be Afraid,” Galleri Bergman, Stockholm, Sweden
Galleri Bla Kulan, Morbylanga, Sweden
Galleri Astley, Uttersberg, Sweden
2016 Sodra Hamnen 31, Skarhamn, Sweden
”Transcending Borders,“ Galleri Jeanette Olund, Boras, Sweden, 
2015 “Crossroads,” Edsviks Konsthall, Sollentuna, Sweden 
2014 “Inside Outside II,“ Galleri Jeanette Olund, Boras, Sweden
“Inside Outside,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2010 Galleri Sacre Coeur, Stockholm, Sweden
2004 “Handelser,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden

GROUP EXHIBITIONS 
2022 Oaxen Skulptur, Södertälje kommun
”Art Test Field” Ölands Stora Alvar
2021 Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway
”Showroom Special”Konstnärshuset, Stockholm
2020 Don´t be Afraid” Rikstolvan, Simrishamn
2019 “Nota Bene” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles
2018 “Offkonsten!,” c/o Teatergallereit, Uppsala, Sweden
Galleri Maralto, Smogen
London Art Fair, Bruno Dahl Gallery
Varsalongen, Liljevlalchs Konsthall, Stockholm, Sweden
Art Herning, Denmark, Bruno Dahl Gallery
2017 Edinburgh Art Fair, Bruno Dahl Gallery
Affordable Art Fair Stockholm, Galleri Bergman
“Arbeten,” Keramiskt Center, Hoganas
Galleri Maralto, Smogen
Forsommarsalong, Galleri Backlund, Goteborg
“Demographically Speaking,” Lexington Art League, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
2016 “Ways of Clay,” Contemporary Ceramic Biennale #4, Jakarta, Indonesia
Galleri Maralto, Smogen
“Fat pa Fot,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2015 “Seasonal Feeling,” Isetan, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
2014 “Scandinavian Summer,” Idee Shop, Tokyo, Japan
2013 “Vi Jobbar Med Det,” Keramiskt Center, Hoganas
Vimmerby Konstforening, Vimmerby
“Kaolins 35-ars Jubileum,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2011 “Fat pa Vagg,” Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2009 Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2008 “Tre Vanner,” Heagard Konst och Hantverk, Halmstad
Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden
2006 Galleri Versalen, Sundsvall
2005 “Kraft,” Gustavsbergs konsthall, Gustavsberg
2001-2006 Annual Group Shows at Kaolin, Stockholm, Sweden

PUBLIC WORK
2022 “En Resa i Tid och Rum”, Uppdragsgivare: Ulricehamns Kommun, Under arbete.
“One” Fellingsbro folkhögskola, Uppdragsgivare Region Örebro län, Under arbete
2021 Syn–Ergos (1+1=3) Uppdragsgivare: Göteborgs stad, Fasad mot Idrottshall, Härlandatjärnsskolan.
“A Point Of View, Uppdragsgivare: Region Blekinge Sjukhusentré Karlskrona
Här–Ifrån, Uppdragsgivare:Örebro Kyrkogårdsförvaltning Skissuppdrag
2020 “Almastråket” Uppdragsgivare: Uppsala Kommun”
2019 “Att Sätta Spår –Skogås” Uppdragsgivare Huge Bostäder
2018 Skissuppdrag Uppsala Kommun, Kulturnamden, Alma-Straket, Centrala Uppsala, Sweden
Gestaltningsuppdrag, Uppdragsgivare Blekinge Landsting, Entre och trapphall till sjukhusbyggnad, Byggnad 02-46 Gestaltningsuppdrag, Uppdragsgivare: Huge Bostader Gangtunnel vid pendeltagsstation Skogas
2015 Uppdragsgivare Balder Fastighet AB „Att Satta Spar,“ Gestaltningsprojekt, Varby Centrum
2014 Skapande Skola-projekt, Raku, Torsviks skola, lidingo
2012 Skapande Skola-projekt, “Att Satta Spar,“ Varbyskolan Huddinge
2009 Foto/Keramik formgivning, Halsinglands Museum