How did the Swedes become such good designers? Their idea of Wall-Mart is IKEA, the people are gorgeous, and their streets are always clean no matter what time of night you are out. It’s a question we may never solve. Stina Persson is no exception, as she walks the line between designer and artist, showing her work in big galleries around the world and creating advertising designs for major brands. It's no wonder she has all this attention. Her illustrations are sexy pictorials of attractive urbanites and the fluid surroundings of Europe. Persson is part of the Le Femme show opening at L.A.’s Nucleus Gallery, May 10 through June 3.