— return to list

Making the Molecules Dance

Castle, Len

Len Castle’s potting career, which started in 1947, spans the emergence, flourishing and subsequent transformation of the craft movement of the twentieth century. His work epitomizes its vitality, its deeply indigenous origins and the sophistication of its craftsmanship and artistry. When Castle decided to become a professional potter in 1963 he soon forged the first steps to establish an international reputation. He has exhibited world-wide, including Australia,Taiwan, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, USA and England (at the Victoria and Albert Museum). He has been described as a ‘national treasure’.

Winner of the 2009 Montana New Zealand Book Awards, Illustrative category.

PO BOX 17-244, WELLINGTON 6147, NEW ZEALAND.
TEL: +64-4-475 3327, info@nzbooksabroad.com, FAX: +64-4-475 4040.