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Art and Artists, Design, Weird & Wonderful

Six artists with tile as their canvas

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

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Art and Artists, Street Art, Weird & Wonderful

Elisabeth Perez

Working in a multitude of mediums, Austria-based artist Elisabeth Perez explores the overlooked, transforming the ordinary and unloved with bold and beautiful abstract shapes in vibrant, pigmented colours. From trucks to market tarps, abandoned buildings to street walls, these geometric shapes are given unconventional homes. Taking inspiration from stones found on her adventures, Perez studies the angles, shadows, and details to create the sections that’ll … Continue reading Elisabeth Perez

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Design & Technology, Sustainable Design, Tile Tech

Mushroom Materials

We’re stretching the tile boundary a little bit with this one, but it’s so wonderfully weird and marvellously magical that we can’t help but share. With big dreams and a fabulously fungi-filled vision of the future, Ecovative Design is leading the charge towards a sustainable world. Taking aim at two of the biggest polluters on the planet – plastics and animal agriculture – Ecovative Design … Continue reading Mushroom Materials

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Art and Artists

Five Magnificent Mosaic Artists

There is so much talent floating about in the world of mosaics. Exploring the many styles, materials, and masterpieces thought up by this niche of creative minds is one of our greatest joys so we’ve collected just a few for the first in a series of magnificent mosaic artists. 1. Menel Hüzmeli It’s the 3D nature of Hüzmeli’s tiles that sets them apart from many … Continue reading Five Magnificent Mosaic Artists

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Art and Artists, Design Delights, Dutch Tiles, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies

Beautifully Botanical

“London weeds” aren’t words that often inspire stunning images. But when put into context of the ceramic designs from Glithero, it’s easy to see their beauty. The company, composed of British designer Tim Simpson and Dutch designer Sarah van Gameren, produces a whole raft of varied and unique products. The main aim for the pair when designing is to capture the creation of beauty in … Continue reading Beautifully Botanical

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