Neisha Crosland – MODERNIST
Handmade and handpainted, Neisha Crosland Modernist tiles form a collection of six terracotta designs in three or six colourways each, some available in two size options. Finished by hand with various degrees of matt to glossy glazed colours.
The nature of the terracotta material, and traces of the handmade brush mark in the glaze, give the tiles a patina and warmth.
A set of lino cut prints that Neisha did as an art school project is the starting point for the Modernist Collection. A project that taught her, as she says "the joys of what simple motifs can do when they are arranged in a repeating sequence. My original designs were one colour mono print, but here I have separated the motif onto two or three colours. At the time of making these patterns I did not have any art movement in mind.
Looking at the results of this collection now, it has a real feeling of Vienna Secession, Josef Hoffmann, De Stijl and Bauhaus".
Across Ceramics by Neisha Crosland, Modernist is the most overtly abstract collection. D-Bar, Limpet, Radar, Shuttle, Tectonic and Vector show how a limited motif can generate very different effects through rotation, repetition, scale and colour. Mono and duo treatments allow the same underlying geometry to move from quiet tonal pattern to stronger graphic contrast.
The Neisha Crosland collaboration places this discipline of repeat within a wider body of hand-finished ceramic work. A related interest in graphic pattern appears in the Tattoo Series, where motifs are transferred to stone, while the Haveli collection offers a more earthy and distressed geometric counterpoint.
Neisha Crosland Modernist tiles should be judged at room scale as well as individually. Where a design is available in more than one size, the smaller format creates a denser visual rhythm while the larger format gives each motif more space to register. Colour pairings can also change the apparent geometry, particularly where black, denim, olive, yellow, sepia or stronger contrasting tones meet.
Before specification, review representative samples for glaze variation, brush marks and the relationship between matt and glossier passages. Set-out should resolve corners, thresholds, sanitary fittings and cabinetry without breaking the repeat awkwardly. For larger fields, agree the starting point and principal axis before installation so the pattern reads deliberately across the completed surface.
For project guidance, availability, pricing, samples or further information, please contact us. Your enquiry will come directly to De Ferranti, and we will be pleased to discuss suitability, quantities, lead times and options for your project.
The nature of the terracotta material, and traces of the handmade brush mark in the glaze, give the tiles a patina and warmth.
A set of lino cut prints that Neisha did as an art school project is the starting point for the Modernist Collection. A project that taught her, as she says "the joys of what simple motifs can do when they are arranged in a repeating sequence. My original designs were one colour mono print, but here I have separated the motif onto two or three colours. At the time of making these patterns I did not have any art movement in mind.
Looking at the results of this collection now, it has a real feeling of Vienna Secession, Josef Hoffmann, De Stijl and Bauhaus".
Neisha Crosland Modernist Tiles and Geometric Repeat
Across Ceramics by Neisha Crosland, Modernist is the most overtly abstract collection. D-Bar, Limpet, Radar, Shuttle, Tectonic and Vector show how a limited motif can generate very different effects through rotation, repetition, scale and colour. Mono and duo treatments allow the same underlying geometry to move from quiet tonal pattern to stronger graphic contrast.
The Neisha Crosland collaboration places this discipline of repeat within a wider body of hand-finished ceramic work. A related interest in graphic pattern appears in the Tattoo Series, where motifs are transferred to stone, while the Haveli collection offers a more earthy and distressed geometric counterpoint.
Scale, Colour and Project Planning
Neisha Crosland Modernist tiles should be judged at room scale as well as individually. Where a design is available in more than one size, the smaller format creates a denser visual rhythm while the larger format gives each motif more space to register. Colour pairings can also change the apparent geometry, particularly where black, denim, olive, yellow, sepia or stronger contrasting tones meet.
Before specification, review representative samples for glaze variation, brush marks and the relationship between matt and glossier passages. Set-out should resolve corners, thresholds, sanitary fittings and cabinetry without breaking the repeat awkwardly. For larger fields, agree the starting point and principal axis before installation so the pattern reads deliberately across the completed surface.
Project Guidance and Enquiries
For project guidance, availability, pricing, samples or further information, please contact us. Your enquiry will come directly to De Ferranti, and we will be pleased to discuss suitability, quantities, lead times and options for your project.
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South Park Studios - Suite 10
88 Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HH
United Kingdom