Established in 2010 by artist and designer Magda Jurek, the pieces of Pani Jurek transcend trends. Each light, vase, or mirror is an artwork created to be loved and enjoyed for decades, forming a language throughout the home that is highly personal. Much of the Pani Jurek designs are made of ceramic, such as the curvaceous Barva vases, or the TRN collection that pay homage … Continue reading Pani Jurek’s Pola
Multidisciplinary artist Marina Anaya creates vividly across multiple mediums – from jewellery and engravings to painting and embroidery. Vibrant colour and engaging shapes form striking visuals full of love and joy. Her talents also spread to the wonderful world of ceramics where sculptures, pottery, and murals receive whimsical decoration and showcase a spirited imagination. The wiggly bending bodies, rough marks, and simple stripes seen throughout … Continue reading Marina Anaya
It’s time for another Tile Addict classic – tiled restaurants. Adding drama, design, and a whole new dimension to dining, tiled restaurants will forever be favourite finds of ours, and here are five more making waves. 1) Kioku in London, UK Mixing wood, stone, and zellige, Studio Pirajean Lees makes reference to the travels of Kioku’s head chef. Natural beauty sits front and centre with honey toned … Continue reading Five tactically tiled restaurants
A few years ago we shared a little of the magnificently unique tile designs of South Africa-based Veelvlak Signature Surfaces. Now, with the addition of Veelvlak FRĒODŌM, their artistic approach to tiles takes on dizzying new heights. Striking, hand-sculpted, multidimensional designs play with texture and imperfection for bold statement interiors. Playful colour mixing and glaze effects pair with shape for artistic features and delicate imagery scatters … Continue reading VEELVLAK FRĒODŌM
Artists Nicole Mollett and José Den Hartog are bringing art to Chatham. Celebrating the maritime history of the area, the duo have been commissioned to create a large ceramic mural across the front façade of Rats Bay Pumping Station. As part of the large development plans for the waterfront, a new plaza will be located in front of the 1960s red brick building. This new … Continue reading Ode to Chatham
Venezuelan visual artist Patricia Van Dalen has over 40 years’ experience creating in multiple mediums. From painting, collage, print, and photography, to sewing, stained glass, woodwork, and mosaics, Van Dalen does it all in captivating combinations of curated colours. The shapes and aesthetics of many of her installations strike me as suitably tile-adjacent in their attitude, colour-blocked, layered, and angular, but with plenty of mosaics … Continue reading Patricia van Dalen
Pairing lively botanical murals with characterful zellige, Audrey Lane‘s fresh Brick & Brush collection is an artisanal dream. Seeking out the unusual, beautiful, and bespoke, this brand new collection binds the skill and artful eyes of Naples-based painter Kristy Gammill and co-founder of CID Design Group Jenn Zella. Kristy Gammill’s seven abstract murals are buzzing with brush strokes. Nature’s rhythm is reflected in swooping shapes … Continue reading Brick & Brush
For floral fanatics and those that marvel at murals Original Style‘s Living collection is one to explore. Seventeen unique patterns designed and printed in the heart of Devon offer up a fantasy of flowers and a few features to furnish you space with details and delights. Nine floral designs including wildflower gardenscapes and delicate silhouettes make up the statement wallpaper effects with varying shades found … Continue reading Living Tiles
Founded in Lisbon in 1849, Viúva Lamego remains a proud exponent of traditional Portuguese ceramics. But this landmark company is far more than an artisanal tile producer, although it does manufacture exquisite small format plain and decorative tiles in its unique facility in the Sintra district. The company is better viewed as an ambassador of Portuguese culture, due to its close collaboration with numerous artists, … Continue reading Viúva Lamego: Tiling tradition transmogrified
A sequence of symphonic sketches stand proud behind the banquette of the Cozinha das Flores in Porto, Portugal. The interior, designed by Space Copenhagen, mixes the moody elegance of natural stone with rich and retro earth tones for an eatery that offers varying visuals throughout. Whether you’re looking over at the dark grey quartzite that decorates the wall and worktop of the bar, enjoying the … Continue reading Musical Mural
Our tenth collection of ceramic curiosities found in cyberspace, enjoy! 1) Uonuon The creatives at 14oraitaliana have blended the cartoonish whimsy of Pop Art with the chic style of wood-effect tiles to produce a collection with personality to spare. Uonuon comes in 14 colours, including a rich mustard yellow, soft blues, dramatic black, and organic shades with a Scandi flavour. 2) Stracciatella Blue Natural A … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities X
Founded in 1849 in Lisbon, Viúva Lamego has been producing tile for longer than most. Built between 1849 and 1865, the factory was originally the pottery workshop of António Costa Lamego and featured a decorative tiled façade by the factory’s artistic director Ferreira das Tabuletas. Since the 1930’s the company has been collaborating with artists (such as comic illustrator Jorge Barradas) to emphasise and embrace … Continue reading The place where tiles become art
Founded in 2012, The New Craftsmen has been sharing the work of artisans from the British Isles for the past 10 years. Unique glassworks, furniture pieces, textiles, and ceramics all feature, along with some fabulous pieces from ceramicist and illustrator Laura Carlin. Carlin’s artistic, handpainted tiles are decorated with stylised animals, Roman bath scenes, playing cards, and various depictions of London life. The London life … Continue reading Carlin x The New Craftsmen
After sourcing our first lot of marvellous murals, we decided to collect five more, each with a distinctive style and message. 1. Villa Harvey Mandel Called Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Tribute to Donors, Volunteers & Staff, this mosaic on the west-facing wall of Villa Harvey Mandel stands 72 feet tall and stretches 42 feet from side to side. Creating the vibrant, spirited imagery is stained … Continue reading Five More Marvellous Murals
At Cevisama 2016, Museum, Harmony and Peronda all offered cutting edge designs; many of which were the best examples of their type on the show floor. Continue reading Pure Peronda
