Like the scales of a snakes skin or the camo bark of a sycamore tree, the tiled murals of artist Sofia Londoño impart life to tiles, emphasising the soulful joy of ceramics. Made from individually shaped pieces, Londoño’s murals feature layers of unique texture, with curated colours playing off the many effects achieved with experimental glazes. Her striking compositions offer endless aspects for appreciation, from … Continue reading Sofia Londoño
If you’re into unique, striking, and boundary-pushing art, today’s tile company feature is exactly what you need. Based in Girona, Spain, Bussoga blends the modular magic of mathematics with a wildly creative attitude, giving life to an enormous catalogue of incredible ceramics unlike any you have seen before. Founded in 2010 by Josep Motas, who was later joined by Irina Grosu, Bussoga was created to … Continue reading Bussoga: Beyond Brilliant
Pixel perfect scenes of daily life spread a touch of vintage joy at the Berlin-Wannsee train station. Created by Christoph Niemann and unveiled in 2018, two parallel murals welcome visitors with sweet stories and charming tableaux. Almost 20,000 100 by 100mm tiles were used to create the two 40 metre long storyscapes with a retro palette creating comfy vibes. Drawing on and continuing the NYC … Continue reading Holidays in Wannsee
Nothing brightens a Tile Addict’s day quite like a fabulously tiled mural. Whether it’s on a pavement, city wall, or in a train station, we love to see it, so we’ve collected a few of the marvellous murals we know about to highlight their diversity and beauty. 1. Underline by Giles Round Created for the London Underground’s Victoria Line as part of the Art on … Continue reading Five Marvellous Murals
A curious collage of tiles forms a fantastic mural at an indoor swimming pool in Spånga, Stockholm. Art and design duo Folkform were commissioned to create the piece by Stockholm Konst, a public art fund. Although decidedly abstract, the mural is designed as a bird-eye view of the town, inspired by the town plan. Over 1,000 ceramic and glass tiles make up the ten by … Continue reading Swimming in Spånga
A bright new symbolic mural was recently unveiled at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Arena. After talking with business owners and primary school children, local artist Joanne Dawson designed the artwork to reflect what the park means to those who use it frequently. Inhouse Events CIC commissioned the piece and funds were supplied by the Walking and Cycling Charity Sustrans. The materials were provided free of charge … Continue reading Queen’s Park Art
