Bernard Leach Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bernard Leach.

Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was a British studio potter and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century ceramics. He was born in Hong Kong to a British father and a Japanese mother. Leach studied painting in London and later traveled to Japan, where he immersed himself in the traditional pottery techniques. He returned to England and established the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, in 1920. Leach's work combined Eastern and Western aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a connection to nature. His writings and teachings greatly contributed to the development of the studio pottery movement.