Ida Björs (Swedish: [ˈîːˌda bjɵʂː]; born 1973) is a Swedish illustrator and textile artist. She was born and grew up in Järvsö.[1][2]
Ida Björs | |
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.jpg) Björs in 2022 | |
| Born | 1973 (age 50–51) |
| Alma mater | Konstfack (1995–1999) |
| Notable work | Bäckadräkten |
Career
editIda Björs studied at Konstfack in Stockholm from 1995 to 1999.[2] In 2013, she was awarded a grant by the newly instated Björn Bergs Artistry Foundation.[3]
She has worked together with the musician Fredy Clue to design the Bäckadräkten, a unisex folk costume that was displayed at the Textile Museum of Borås.[4]
References
edit- ^ Busck, Christina (9 April 2022). "Ida Björs målar sitt Hälsingland – och Guldbron i Stockholm". Ljusnan (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ a b Wikström, Sanna (12 July 2014). "Liten blir stark i Ida Björs bilder". Gefle Dagblad (in Swedish). pp. 16–17.
- ^ Gyllenberg, Eva-Karin (18 October 2013). "Dubbel anledning att fira". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Larsdotter, Maria (15 September 2023). "'Jag ville känna mig hemma i folkdräktsvärlden'". Uppsala Nya Tidning (in Swedish). p. 2.