Richard Batterham Film

The Joanna Bird Foundation would like to produce a short film celebrating Richard’s work, which he has produced fastidiously over the last sixty three years, and telling his remarkable life story
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Visit the charity's profileThe Joanna Bird Foundation would like to produce a short film celebrating Richard’s work, which he has produced fastidiously over the last sixty three years, and telling his remarkable life story
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Visit the charity's profileRichard Batterham is a master potter and represents an increasingly rare breed. He is one of the last surviving exponents of the studio pottery movement that flourished in the first half of the twentieth century and is a direct link to towering figures of the past such as Bernard Leach and Michael Cardew.
We are very excited to be working with Sir David Attenborourgh and Nigel Slater, who will be contributing to the film. Both have strong connections with ceramics and are great admirers of Richard and his work.
Richard is a treasure trove of knowledge, experience and wisdom. The film will help to make a significant contribution to the world of art and craft in particular by informing and inspiring future generations whilst preserving the legacy of this truly remarkable man, one of the few surviving Mingei artists in England, our National Living Treasure.
We hope the film will serve as a fitting legacy for Richard's achievements, inspiring makers and many more besides.
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