Eva Zethraeus

Eva Zethraeus (b. 1971, Sweden) is a ceramic artist based in Gothenburg, whose work investigates the intersections between nature, transformation, and materiality. Her sculptures, often inspired by organic growth, cellular structures, and imagined life forms, explore the tension between beauty and decay, fragility and resilience.

Zethraeus studied Ceramic Art at HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg, receiving an MFA in 1998. Over the past two decades, she has established a distinct voice within contemporary ceramics, known for her intricate, handthrown structures that suggest organic systems in flux. Her works frequently appear in clusters or as modular installations, evoking the dynamic, interdependent relationships found in nature.

Her practice has been presented in solo and group exhibitions in Sweden and internationally. Exhibitions include various curated shows and Art Fairs in Europe, Asia, and the USA including Design Miami, The Fogfair, TEFAF in New York, and Art Basel Miami. In 2026, she exhibited new works at HB381 Gallery in New York.

Eva Zethraeus’s work is represented in several prominent public collections, including the Röhsska Museum, Nationalmuseum and The High Museum in Atlanta, USA and the Public Art Agency Sweden (Statens konstråd), Västra Götalandsregionen, and several Swedish Embassies.

Throughout her career, she has been awarded numerous grants and residencies, including three work grants from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee (Konstnärsnämnden). She has also participated in masterclasses and residencies in Europe, Japan and the USA where she has continued to refine her experimental techniques with clay, glaze, and firing processes.

Eva Zethraeus continues to live and work in Gothenburg, Sweden, where she maintains her studio practice at Konstepidemin and participates actively in the contemporary ceramic art community.

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