These pieces are all about the counties, the places we are from and the things that make them what they are. Each tile picks up on something local, a landmark, a saying, a memory, or just a bit of character you would only really get if you are from there. Some are affectionate, some a bit cheeky, all of them rooted in the pride people have in their own patch. It is Ireland, one county at a time, told through the small details that stick. Our Belfast Delft tiles are true ceramic piece - Kiln fired to 850°C in our Belfast studio each tile begins as an original watercolour sketch by Stephen. Inspired by the iconic blue and white Delftware of the Netherlands, itself influenced by Chinese Ming dynasty porcelain, these tiles blend tradition with a contemporary, playful spirit. Each piece is reflective and experimental. They tell small visual stories designed to spark conversation. Each tile is approx. 10cm x 10cm, and it comes with its own little easel.
