This collection of pots was curated by Rick Rudd and represents the important makers of their time and illustrates the major changes which have taken place in the evolution of New Zealand studio pottery since its beginnings in the early 20th century.

It includes some personal choices which may not be included in a more academic approach to the movers and shakers of their day.

The collection has been into four groups or ‘generations’ to show the major shifts and changes in outlook throughout the last hundred years.

New Zealand Collection - Daniel Steenstra

Daniel Steenstra

New Zealand Collection - Briar Gardner

Briar Gardner

New Zealand Collection - Elizabeth Matheson

Elizabeth Matheson

William Speer

William Speer

Molle Goodsell

Molle Goodsell

Barry Brickell

Barry Brickell

Doreen Blumhardt

Doreen Blumhardt

Graeme Storm

Graeme Storm

Helen Mason

Helen Mason

Mirek Smisek

Mirek Smisek

Manos Nathan

Manos Nathan

Bronwynne Cornish

Bronwynne Cornish

Peter Hawkesby

Peter Hawkesby

Steve Fullmer

Steve Fullmer

Peter Lange

Peter Lange

Helen Yau

Helen Yau

Jim Cooper

Jim Cooper

Andrea du Chatenier

Madeleine Child

Madeleine Child

Mel Ford

Mel Ford