Sometimes there are projects and creations that are not quite tile but that implement the same sort of methodology – be it with medium used for mosaics or with tile type materials and motifs used in a unique way. We think they belong in the Tile Addict blogosphere so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best to demonstrate why. 1) The Cigar Band … Continue reading Six not-quite-tile creations for Tile Addicts
We have extensively covered the work of counterfeit ceramacist Diogo Machado – aka Add Fuel – but have recently discovered another artist with a similar take on tiles. Catalan visual artist Javier de Riba creates tiled flooring with stencils and spray paints. His artworks bear an uncanny resemblance to the traditional Catalan hydraulic tiles he grew up with. The repetitive motifs form incredible visuals, with … Continue reading Copying Catalan Ceramics
Tile Addict has a special love for public art, and it often seems that there aren’t nearly enough artists utilising ceramics in their work. After covering and re-covering the works of Pixel, Tiler, Add Fuel, Invader, and Jim Bachor, we didn’t think we’d be lucky enough to come across more artists this year. But that was before Coletivo MUDA was brought to our attention! This … Continue reading MUDA Mavericks
Diogo Machado – aka Add Fuel – is a Portuguese artist, a highly skillful illusionist with an untreatable case of tile addiction; a street artist with a sideways sense of humour and much to say about perception, value and media. Continue reading Counterfeit Ceramicist
