Translating the everyday into works of mosaic art, KidPier is what happens when Gaudi meets Warhol. Using the timeless, ancient art of mosaics, KidPier seeks to restore a little magic to the mundane, adding a touch of magic to discarded and forgotten daily objects like a plain old Amazon delivery box. Cementing these objects in time and crafting them with care, KidPier captures the emptiness … Continue reading Immortalising moments
Inspired by a Japanese traditional Kimono pattern, this delightfully simple collection from Inax does a lot of what we love when it comes to tile. The small repeat mosaic pattern of curved-edge hollow squares of Kanoko comes in two colours – Black and White – with each sheet featuring the sporadic inclusion of gloss tessera that contrast against the blanket of matt tone. The name … Continue reading Kimono-like Kanoko
We’ve cleared Cevisama‘s trends, we’ve shared one of our favourite stands, and we’ve grouped together a whole bunch of mini-trends, but now it’s time to begin what you’ve all been waiting for – the Cevisama Curiosities series. This time I’m switching it up, creating ‘families’ of curiosities rather than the free-for-all you’ve grown accustomed to and the first family of this Cevisama season – The … Continue reading Cevisama Curiosities: The 70s
Tile of Spain listed hexagonal tiles as one of the years biggest trends in tile, so we’ve gathered a little inspo and the tiles to match. 1. Tipped Hex Warm pink and deep maroon party together in this unusual hex pattern, adding a bold playful touch to these pale minty cabinets. Get the look with Casa in Guava/Maroon from Marrakech Design, Hex Clip in Mocha … Continue reading Trend inspo: Hex
California-based CR Studio4 have been making tiles for 25 years. What started in a garage has since blossomed into a 5,500 sq ft factory that produces fabulous hand-made tile creations, some of which we’re sharing today. Rather than attempt to cover all of the tiles they have on offer, we’re focusing on their mosaic-style offering. Rather than classic sheeted squares, hexagons, or penny mosaics, CR … Continue reading Splats and Shapes of CR Studio4
The tile world is full of fabulous minds. Embracing designers from all specialisations has given us some truly incredible tiles over the years so we thought we’d create a little list of 10 you should know! 1) Cristina Celestino As an architect and designer Celestino has worked with countless prestigious companies offering creative direction for interiors and displays, as well as producing unique tile designs … Continue reading 10 Tile Designers You Should Know
From the Giant’s House in New Zealand to the colourful neighbourhood of Fusterlandia outside Havana, Cuba, sprawling mosaic make an impact all across the globe and today’s totally-tiled treat is no different. In the Northwestern woods of New Jersey sits Luna Parc; over six acres of artistry and detail. Home to multimedia artist Richard Boscarino, this unique space has been designed and developed since 1989. … Continue reading Loopy Luna Parc
Mosaics are often thought of as something quite ancient, found in the homes and buildings of Romans, Greeks, and many other bygone eras. Or they are something simple found in the bathrooms and kitchens of modern houses. Or they are wonderful creations from artists around the world. But mosaics don’t have to be ancient intricate frescoes, or off the shelf surfaces, and you don’t have … Continue reading Art Factory
From Australian designer Greg Natale comes a range that mixes unpredictable natural shapes and highly ordered geometry to produce The Composite Collection. Created for Italian luxury design brand Bisazza, this creative set of mosaics offers a distinctively organic appearance whilst maintaining something of the modern and robotic. The four decorative patterns take inspiration from a range of natural forms, including coral and minerals. The final … Continue reading Organic meets Geometric
New from Reviglass is TRIM, the ideal companion to any Reviglass mosaic. TRIM is a decorative, curved, 90 degree corner piece for use on copings and steps. It comes in seven different colours in a range of blue, grey, white, and yellow tones. It is an extremely functional piece with non-abrasive anti-slip properties when both wet and dry, making it ideal for the steps of … Continue reading Trim’s Torchlight
Two companies have a soft Nordic appeal on offer, with gentle greys and blues and textures inspired by nature and fabrics. Continue reading Nordic Nuances
Lunada Bay Tile designs and produces hand-crafted glass, ceramic, pewter, stone and wood tiles with the emphasis on simplicity, texture and colour. Continue reading Luminescent Lunada Bay
Trencadis is on trend right now. With terrazzo also enjoying a period of rebirth and reinvention, it is clear that the creative freedom afforded by irregular mosaic effects, and inclusions of different colours and shapes, is proving irresistible to today’s designers. Continue reading Trencadis Torchbearers
The Cliff Lodge ski resort in Utah decided to create an Aspen tree motif on two large wall mosaics, one in the ballroom lobby, and the other in the ballroom mezzanine, each thirty feet wide by four feet high and consisting of over 166,000 individual vitreous glass mosaic pieces each. Continue reading Striking Snowbird
Melanie Watts create stunning mosaic murals for a public art project raising awareness of endangered species. Watts has recently created a stunning glass mosaic of an endangered white barn owl for the Gyosei Art Trail on the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes. Continue reading Mosaic Movement
In Santiago, Chile Jorge Campos, A.K.A. Pixel, is taking mosaic street art to a whole new level.
Pixel shares his images of cultural heroes, and riffs on art icons, with the people of Santiago by bringing mosaic art to local neighborhoods. Continue reading Presenting Pixel Power
Peronda’s Harmony brand has established a trailblazing reputation in design. It offers a wide variety of products for surfaces of all kinds: from mosaics to a rich assortment of decorative products including natural stone and hand-made pieces, that can bring a distinctive personality to any interior. Continue reading Peronda Personified
If the UK has Banksy, Italy has Tiler. This reclusive Genovese street artist’s creations have been popping on the walls of the city for many months. Created from painted tiles, Tiler’s installations have appeared suddenly in many different areas of the port. Continue reading Genovese Graffiti
Vives’ new Dolce Vita collection is a multi-design range offering a fresh take on the decorative trend, with more than a nod to the enduring appeal of terrazzo, trencardis and stracciato. Continue reading Cevisama: Viva Vives
The floor was tiled in a patchwork of non-matching porcelain floor tiles in a range of designs, colours, formats and finishes. Continue reading Shabby Chic in India
