2026/07/07 - Lisa Rizell -
We are delighted to welcome the work of Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Rizell. This is the first time her work has been available in Japan, and to mark the occasion, Lisa shared with us what first drew her to ceramics and what she values most in her creative process.
About
Lisa Rizell is a ceramic artist based in Malmö, a city in Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden. Alongside her ceramic practice, she also works as a printmaker. Drawn to clay as a material, she brings together her love of drawing, design, and making things by hand. Inspired by everyday life, her surroundings, and the people around her, Lisa follows her intuition and allows each idea to take shape naturally through her work.
Q. What inspired you to start making ceramics?
I always felt drawn to working with clay. There is something about the material that fascinates me, I just want to put my hands into it. Working with ceramics also allows me to combine many of my interests. I get to draw, design, and work with my hands through a craft that is deeply rooted in human history.
Q. What is most important to you during your creative process?
The most important part of my creative process is probably following my intuition. My ideas tend to come quickly and disappear just as fast, so I try to capture the ones that feel the most special. My everyday life, my surroundings, and the people around me are my greatest sources of inspiration.
Q. Which part of the making process do you enjoy the most?
That's a very difficult question! Seeing the clay transform from an idea into a finished piece is incredibly rewarding, and it makes every part of the process enjoyable. But I, of course, love when my hands get to touch and shape the unfired clay.
Q. Do you have any message for your customers in Japan?
Being able to create objects that people use in their everyday life will never stop inspiring me. Knowing that my work is being used by someone on the other side of the world is truly amazing. I often tell people that a broken cup never makes me sad. It means it has been used and held. I'm very thankful that one of my pieces has found a home with you.
Lisa's words reflect the warmth and care she brings to making objects for everyday life—pieces that are used, held, and become part of someone's daily routine over time. Having travelled all the way from Sweden, we hope her work will now find a place in homes across Japan and be enjoyed for many years to come.