Our last week of companies and creatives begins with The Happy Collectiv (THC), a place designed by founder Satya Shekar to be a joyful, intentional, grounded studio where objects that ooze happiness can be collected and created. Cast forms, paper mache, and ceramics make up THC’s artistic offerings, made slowly and lovingly for homely details filled with soul. Varying in style and subject, her hand-painted … Continue reading The Happy Collectiv
Part canvas, part dolls house, the incredible creations of Genesis Belanger take tableaux of every day life and gently twist them into strange compositions formed from a variety of materials. Unique mosaics that burst from their seams, comforting scenes of daily life crafted from porcelain, and curious sculptures with a playdoh soul fill Belanger’s portfolio, with each piece more captivating than the next. Feast your … Continue reading Genesis Belanger
Earlier this year we featured the striking tiled exterior of Café Tengo in St Austell, Cornwall. Created by Matter of Stuff, Teamwork Italy, and Studio HOTmess this 3D facade was made to honour the local area, utilising traditional techniques whilst adding greenery and contemporary intrigue to the town. One half of the HOTmess duo is our creative of choice today. Charlotte Moore, raised in Cornwall’s Tamar Valley, builds … Continue reading Charlotte Moore
Working with clay for over 20 years, Michigan-based Gretchen Kramp creates three dimensional handmade tiles decorated with cosy creatures and home comforts. Each gently irregular piece measures between the tiny 2 x 2″ and more stately 8 x 8″, with diverse subjects, themes, and styles for a variety of tastes. Toast, cereal, and fried eggs serve up scenes for breakfast lovers whilst Mothman, Mermaids, and … Continue reading Gretchen Kramp
Etched in clay, the lino-like creations from Maine-based Tim Christensen tell stories in porcelain. In timeless black and white, captivating details decorate every inch of plates, cups, sculptures, and tiles. Intricately carved birds, charming sea creatures, dainty flowers, and unexpected alien invasions fill Christensen’s wildly beautiful portfolio as elegant motifs fill empty space with artful layers and dreamy energy. Using different firing techniques – gas, … Continue reading Tim Christensen
Swapping sketchbooks for clay, Cheltenham native Alice Johnson took her studies in illustration and turned them into a tactile practice, forming a series of charming hand-crafted ceramics. Statues, vases, plates, and candlesticks are her usual offerings, but a few collaborations have born a wonderful array of tiles. Working with her Pottery Pets alter ego – the place you go to have your furry friends immortalised … Continue reading Studio Alice Johnson
Beginning our third week of companies and creatives we’ve got Anne Wenkel, a German artist and illustrator who adds colourful charm to ceramics. Alongside the plates, candle holders, and baubles in her collection sit the truest treasure of all – tiles. Delightfully decorated with abstract shapes, playful patterns, and the occasional cafetiere, Wenkel’s tiles are made to inject whimsy. With collections both mini (50 by … Continue reading Wenkels Welt
Finishing our second week of tile-world companies and creatives we have Guumba Pottery – a Seoul-based ceramic studio that creates captivating handcrafted homeware. Exploring the interplay of organic material and an artist’s touch, each piece is decorated in Guumba Pottery’s reinterpretation of traditional Korean folk paintings, aesthetics, and patterns. Every bowl, vase, cup, and tile form a canvas, depicting charming creatures and striking motifs in … Continue reading Guumba Pottery
Inspired by the sea and sun, Athens-based artist Evi Louka of Urban Pottery creates cheerful ceramic kitchenware and uniquely decorated tiles, translating the textures and charm of Mediterranean life and memories of travel into functional pieces that enliven a home. Hand-painted lobsters and fish, fruits and palm trees garnish plates, mugs, and dishes with seaside vibes and the warmth of summer sunshine. Vibrant shades, brush … Continue reading Urban Pottery
Mini charms, eggy wall decor, and colourful goblets are just some of the joyful creations available from Crete-based artist Elina Mavromatti. Mixing her love of painting with a passion for ceramics, Mavromatti’s body of work spans vibrant scenes, adorable buttons, and sculptural pottery pieces, with a few tiling delights thrown in. These tile sets feature curated sequences – showcasing bows of fruit in lively shades, … Continue reading Elina Mavrommati
This month it’s all about unique companies and creatives in the tile world – those with a penchant for personality and a way with whimsy. Leading the charge is Atelier Champagne – a Montreal-based treasure trove of handcrafted tiles, installations, and unique ceramic pieces founded by Marilyn Champagne in 2023. The collections of Atelier Champagne – Collection 01, Collection 02 – Natural, and Collection 03 … Continue reading Atelier Champagne
It’s the most wacky, wonderful, whimsical time of the year so feast your eyes on this spooky selection of Halloween-themed tiles. 1) Sin Horned faces, skulls, skeletons, and bleeding hearts form the tattoo-style motifs of the Lingerfelt Delft Sin collection from Haustile. Made as the evil twin to Lingerfelt’s Holy designs, Sin tells a more twisted story through its iconography. 2) UFO Designed by Léa … Continue reading Twelve tiles with Halloween style
With glistening beginnings in 2001, Studio Vetro – then Vetro Designer – started off as a producer of glass tiles. Following the global tastes and trends, Studio Petro began to pivot in 2014, redirecting their energy into ceramic tiles and establishing a selection of customisable designs made in collaboration with Brazilian creatives such as Marina De Nadai, Ana Paula Castro, and Paulo Niemeyer, the grandson … Continue reading Studio Vetro
Our fabulous list of tile in art beauties grows today, with five more wonderful artists and their artworks fit for Tile Addicts. Ana Doolin Born in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portuguese artist Ana Doolin drenches her work with the soul of the colourful capital. Each oil painting translates the characterful streets into a playfully abstract reality where tiled building facades take centre stage, steeped … Continue reading Tile in Art II
Centring on the human body whilst exploring the theme of utility, experimental creative Charlotte Dualé forms compelling artworks that walk a fine line between chic homewares and personal discomfort. With gruesome inspirations and a fine eye for play, Dualé’s pieces range from wormy text and folded piles of glazed ceramic to intricately detailed shelving installations featuring unique elements to bolster storage and add beauty. From … Continue reading Dualé Purpose Shelving
Design lovers and Tile Addicts, prepare yourself for a fresh tile-adjacent treasure to add to your list of loves. Elevating the home one plug at a time, these innovative creations from Rosetta Ceramica are mini artworks for the most unexpected to places. With bold colour and playful textures, these unique fixtures update drab, unloved, uninspiring plastic plug sockets with something much more aspirational. Matching an … Continue reading Powering Perfection with Pretty Plug Plates
Where do you put a collection of salons, bars, and guesthouses specifically selected for their delightful use of tile? Right here, in today’s post! 1) Naumi Studio Wellington in Wellington, Australia Steeped in rich pigments, Art Deco accents, and intriguing material combinations, this boutique hotel holds 116 rooms, and a range of hosting spaces artfully curated by Material Creative with a moody, maximal ambience. For … Continue reading Five interiors immersed in tile
From the wibbly wobbly wardrobe of Sean Gerstley to the curvaceous ceramic cabinets of Jeff Martin, finding a tiled furniture treasure is a pleasure. And today, thanks to Remty Elenga and Remco van Halderen of Rotterdam-based art and design studio REM Atelier, we’ve got more to share. Creatively pushing the aesthetic boundaries of everyday objects, the pieces of REM Atelier blend play and whimsy with … Continue reading Melon Moulds Make Bulbous Beauties
Filled with unique objects, sculptures, and tiles, La salle de bain de Bob (Bob’s Bathroom) decorates the window of the Parisian showroom of boutique tile shop Bob Carrelage. Created by Stéven Coëffic, Bob’s Bathroom follows on from Bob’s Kitchen, a unique space that blends art, design, and function with playful ceramics, unusual coverings, and a touch of minimalist whimsy. Aiming to create a dialogue around … Continue reading Ceramic Compositions and Bob’s Bathroom
Using tile in art is one thing, but putting your art on tile is another. Creating ceramic canvases that last forever, these artists are a Tile Addict’s dream. 1) Nikki Monaghan Cheerful streets and townscapes decorate the delightfully dreamy cards and canvases of Nikki Monaghan. Some of these striking works were also selected for permanent perfection, printed onto ceramic tiles for functional art dripping in … Continue reading Six artists with tile as their canvas
