Computer Aided & Traditional Making

Since my piece about Gareth Neal's 'Anne Chair' was published, Gareth's 'George III chest'

has been added to the V&A's permanent collection. Even more than the Anne Chair, this piece needs to be viewed from a variety of angles to appreciate the subtlety of the form within a form.

The 'Development Activity' suggests asking learners to compare and contrast Neal's work with that of the ceramicist Michael Eden. Rather than use the suggested link to the archived CLEO film about Mike's work, there are now two better options;
a film made for the Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, New York...

https://youtu.be/05dBwtN4Fyc

and One to Watch: Michael Eden, Maker,  a film by Kasia Fiszer for Homes and Antiques.