"Lisa Larson: How to Make Exhibition" (PLAY! MUSEUM) Report. Lisa Larson's Gaze Revealed Through Moving Her Hands
The "Lisa Larson: How to Make Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM explores the creative process and perspective of ceramic artist Lisa Larson.Summary
The "Lisa Larson: How to Make Exhibition" is currently being held at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo, showcasing the work of the Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson (1931–2024), who passed away in March 2024 at the age of 92. Larson was famous for beloved original characters like the striped cat "Mikey" and unique, one-of-a-kind ceramic works called "Unique Pieces," which she formed and fired herself. However, her career began as an exclusive designer at the Gustavsberg factory, establishing a crucial production axis involving her creating master models for craftsmen to mass-produce. The exhibition is largely divided into three parts; the first focuses on the production process of her mass-produced products sent worldwide, displaying models, sketches, tools, and archival footage to detail the journey from molding to firing, allowing visitors to grasp the certainty of her work. The display also features tools Larson actually used, notably the kendo practice wear she favored while working.
(Source：美術手帖)