In Suspended Disbelief, a new exhibition from Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Wendell Castle – revered as the founding father of the American crafts movement – seamlessly intertwines sculpture and design, forging a unique discipline that continues to challenge the boundaries of artistic creation.
At the heart of this exhibition lies an exploration of Castle’s transformative career, tracing his journey from the early years of experimentation to his pioneering later woodworks. The exhibition also highlights Castle’s explorations from 2005 to 2018, a period where he returned to bio-morphism, his signature style of the 1960s and 1970s. Pieces like Night on Earth (2008) exemplify this phase, incorporating steel, bronze and nickel. This later stage marked Castle’s foray into digital methods, including 3D modelling and scanning, as well as laser cutting, showcasing his adaptability and continued innovation.
| Hours | Monday to Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Ladbroke Hall |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | London |
About
Carpenters Workshop Gallery
From Functional Art to Collectible Design, today Carpenters Workshop Gallery produces and exhibits functional art by international artists or designers, both rising and established, going outside their traditional territories of expression. Actively involved in the research and production of limited edition works, the gallery’s choices are guided by seeking an emotional, artistic and historical relevance; a relevance that must appear evident.
