Well, he wasn’t exactly my mentor, but I was inspired by a master in ceramics. Yngve Lundell was my art teacher at school. He was more of a ‘traditional’ artist/sculptor, but he introduced me into this world. You can see some of his bronze sculptures in Malmö.

Northern Sweden is covered with snow and ice in winter, while in summer it becomes a verdant green. In that way, it’s very simple and clean. I try to keep my design like that: minimalistic, simple and clean.

Animals in general, but especially hares have become one of my hallmarks. I am fascinated by their way of dealing with the environment, the changing colour of their fur according to the season. I often glaze ceramics with bright colours that remind me of nature.

I sculpt many of my creations using the traditional technique of the throwing wheel. The result can be very rustic, but I usually throw thin and elegant objects or double-walled forms that give the items an organic look. I also make hand-built sculptures. Then I finish them with crystalline glaze which I learnt to master in Italy.