Edmund de Waal
Profile of ceramic artist Edmund de Waal. Filmed mainly in de Waal's studio, this film gives an insight into his working methods as he prepares for an exhibition.
Edmund de Waal is widely known as the author of bestselling family memoir The Hare with Amber Eyes. He is also an internationally acclaimed artist. He trained as a potter, studying ceramics in Japan and his works are in the collections of over forty international museums. Filmed mainly in de Waal's South London studio, this film gives a fascinating insight into his working methods, following him prepare eleven ceramic installations for 2012's exhibition A Thousand Hours.
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The Hare with Amber Eyes
Duration: 01:04
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A Thousand Hours
Duration: 01:59
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Everything begins with..
Duration: 00:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Richard Bright |
| Executive Producer | Jonty Claypole |
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