Constructions

Pair of James Castle Collages of Children
These two figures constructed using separate pieces of paper for each element of clothing, including socks, shoes, shirts and coats.
James Castle Collage - Door
This construction with hand-colored geometric shapes carefully sewn to a cardboard sub-structure probably represents the patterned
James Castle Collage - Cow
Castle is said to have loved animals, particularly the ones he saw around his family’s small farm. While birds are commonly featured in
James Castle Collage - Cups
These rare, three-dimensional sculptures are surrounded with squares of thick paper carefully sewn to each vessel.
James Castle Collage - Children's Buggy
This pram, or baby carriage, shows Castle’s use of numerous layers of cardboard that give this work added dimension. Thick twine and
James Castle Collage - Buttoned Shirt
Drawings and constructions of coats were a frequent subject in Castle’s work.