Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
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| Born | Eva-Lisa Saarinen Swanson March 31, 1905 |
| Died | October 23, 1979 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Finnish American |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
| Occupation | Industrial, interior, and textile designer |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Swanson (m. 1926) |
| Parent(s) | Eliel Saarinen Loja Gesellius |
| Relatives | Eero Saarinen (brother) |
Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson (March 31, 1905 - October 23, 1979)[1] was a Finnish-American industrial, interior, and textile designer based in Michigan. She was known for her contemporary furniture, textile, and product designs.
Early life and education[]
Pipsan was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland to architect Eliel Saarinen and noted textile designer and sculptor Loja Saarinen.[2] She was the elder sister of celebrated architect Eero Saarinen. She studied Weaving, Ceramics, and Fabric design at Atheneum Art School and University of Helsinki. Pipsan moved to Michigan in 1923 with her family when they came to build the Cranbrook Academy.[3] She married architect J. Robert (Bob) F. Swanson in 1926.[2]
Work[]
Pipsan was part of a strong period of educators and students at Cranbrook known as the "golden moment". She taught the first class on contemporary furniture design at Cranbrook. Pipson and Bob formed Swanson Associates in the mid 1940s.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Swanson, Pipsan Saarinen (1905–1979) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ Jump up to: a b J. Robert F. Swanson and Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Papers, Cranbrook Archives, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. [1]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Women designers in the USA, 1900-2000 : diversity and difference : Jacqueline M. Atkins [and others]. Kirkham, Pat., Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. 2000. ISBN 0300087349. OCLC 45486311.CS1 maint: others (link)
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