Lean on Love Jewellery, the perfect gift for Christmas.

Included in our gifts range is an elegant and sophisticated range of jewellery inspired by the late Govinder’s ‘Lean on Me’ sculpture. The range includes a sterling silver necklace, bracelet and set of cufflinks; all hand crafted in Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter as well as being specially hallmarked to incorporate Govinder’s very own unique logo. The collection also includes a beautiful metallic silver key ring.

Produced in a limited edition of 995 the jewellery is presented in a chrome box complete with black velvet pouch featuring the artist’s logo; making these the perfect gifts for someone special as well as a stylish way to wear your very own piece of art.

Give the unique gift of art this Christmas and take all of the stress out of your shopping simply by visiting us at Castle Galleries.

A Look at Sculptures...

Govinder's Lean on Me sculpture has finally arrived in the gallery much to our excitement. I would very much recommend viewing this piece in person. The finish of the piece is beautifully sculpted; encompassing togetherness through its lines, the reflection of the two pieces make one whole symbolising unity and the reflection of ideals in a partner. A wonderful gift to yourself or another.


Lean on Me, 8" tall, 11" wide £999

Jennine Parker continues this theme of unity with 'Two Hearts', a bronze sculpture featuring two linked hearts. This piece is a completely different offering from Jennine, one smooth bronze heart supported by one oxidised bronze heart, symbolising the unconditional offerring of love by two unique beings, a tactile and organic piece that invites the viewer to place the hearts as they so desire.


Two Hearts, 15" tall £2,500


Following in the success of Alexander Millar's hand painted resin sculpture 'One Man & His Dog', we are now delighted to announce it release in stainless steel. The use of steel animates Alex's much loved 'gadgie' and complements the industrial inspiration for Alex's images. This piece echoes the determination of the working class of a bygone era, the texture used all over the piece gives a weathered and sturdy impression of our 'gadgie' returning from a hard days graft with his faithful companion by his side.

One Man & His Dog, 16" tall £999

Also expected in the gallery at the beginning of June are three new sculptures from Caroline Shotton, Alexander Millar and Peter Smith.

Please contact the gallery for further information or to place orders on any of the above.

Govinder Nazran 1964 - 2008 January 2009

We are deeply saddened to announce that one of country's most outstanding, award winning contemporary artists - Govinder Nazran - who enjoyed enormous success around the world, tragically died on Tuesday 30 December, after suffering a seizure on Christmas Eve.

Govinder's striking, naïve portrayal of the feline and canine form, married with strong oriental overtones, and rich texturing and layering, won him thousands of fans across the globe.

As Glyn Washington, managing director for Washington Green Fine Art Publishing, said: "2009 would have been our tenth anniversary of working with Govinder. It was a decade in which we enjoyed the most amazing and creative art from one of the most talented, gentle and innovative artists we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Ironically we were planning a major event during 2009 to celebrate this wonderful ten year collaboration. It has been said that 'It is often the brightest star that burns for the shortest time'... never has a truer word been spoken."

In 2004 Govinder became the 'Best Selling Published Artist' in the industry's Fine Art Trade Guild Awards and he enjoyed two sell-out tours in Japan where his work was highly revered. During his prolific ten years with Washington Green his work has been collected and admired by thousands of fans from all walks of life, including many well-known collectors world-wide. Unusually Govinder possessed the vision of both artist and creative director, as he innovated and developed the ideas for his ground breaking collections.

A naturally warm and witty man of enormous integrity, Govinder's shyness made it challenging for him to articulate his thoughts verbally. "My true personality reveals itself through my paintings," he once said. His cats and dogs reached far deeper than a cute, naïve cliché of a 'four legged friend' with many of his paintings dedicated to the fight between good and evil.

"I leave it to the individual to look at my paintings and choose what they would like to see, innocence or malevolence - the 'good' or the 'evil'. Above all else I am, and always will be, an eternal optimist. Optimism is one of the greatest gifts we possess and my paintings are from my soul."

Govinder often described his wife Sarah and daughter Eden as his "greatest inspiration" and his most "honest critics".

He will be sadly missed by all at Washington Green and no doubt by all who appreciated and loved his work the world over.