Girl With Hat by Elsi Borelius for JIE Gantofta, Sweden

In my opinion, the works of Elsi Borelius (1908-2001) for JIE Gantofta doesn't get all the appreciation they deserve. Some of her more commercially successful works, like the famous Flower Girls, are still highly attractive and popular, even if we can still find a lot of those pieces out there. Borelius diverse, delicate feminine art deserves greater attention. Again, in my opinion. Her work is very exciting. Some of her pieces are gorgeous and bring so much references with them. There is a mix of an anthropological reading with strong dashes of primitivism and a lot of Scandinavian folk ceramic tradition. I love her works, even her latest more commercial pieces. 

This piece "girl with hat" is stunning small piece. Not very easy to find. The face of the girl tells it all. Just perfect. A piece of pottery that inspires me everyday. It is one of my favorite pieces of Elsi Borelius. Such a great piece.  You find it HERE

JIE Gantofta Sweden - Ewa Jarenskog's Couple of Gossipers...

"What are you saying? NO! Really?" 
 Wonder what these two are gossiping about? Me too.

This small ceramic figurine designed by Ewa Jarenskog has a couple dressed in black gowns chatting, or as I like to say, gossiping. It is really beautiful and their black gowns adds some mystery to the piece. It will look fabulous in a corner on any small shelf. 

Ewa Jarenskog created several pieces for JIE Gantofta, several of them showing couple in romantic embraces, but this one is not very romantic, is it? More like a couple of friends gossiping, right? That is what it looks to me.  You will find this lovely little ceramic sculpture here