The Apple and the Caterpillar
The Apple and the Caterpillar
Carolina Maria
2024
Screen Printing on Ceramic / 3 colors
150 x 200 x 6 mm / 5.90 x 7.87 x 0.24 in (approx.)
Limited Edition of 19
Signed and Numbered
Material: White earthenware
Coating: Engobes (3 colors)
Finish: Transparent glaze
Carolina was born in Viseu in 1985. She studied Architecture and completed a Master's in Drawing at the Fine Arts School in Lisbon in 2016. Due to her academic background and professional journey, botanical illustration is a central theme in her work. Currently, Carolina Maria is based in Lisbon, where she works as a freelance illustrator collaborating on a wide range of projects, including illustrating for advertising campaigns, branding, magazines, books, and others. More information: www.carolinamaria.pt
The Apple and the Caterpillar
SCREEN PRINTING MEETS CERAMICS
SCREEN PRINTED WITH ENGOBES
Find out more about the production of this edition
WITH PORTUGUESE WHITE EARTHENWARE
FROM PLASTIC TO GLAZEWARE
Each tile is made one by one, with the slab technique, which involves rolling out the clay into flat pieces, using a slab roller.
Throughout the entire process, theres a lot of testing, cutting, waiting, handling, pressing, shelving and frequent follow-up, all of which require great care and patience.
BEFORE THE FIRST FIRING
LEATHER-HARD STAGE
With screen printing it's possible to print directly onto the clay, at various stages, using different types of coatings, resulting in diverse aesthetics.
In this edition, before the leather-hard stage, the clay is printed with engobes (one color at a time, layer by layer).
Our Screen Printed Tiles collection involves more than one process besides the use of engobes.
MELTING THE GLAZE ONTO THE BISQUEWARE
FIRING OVER 1000°C
Besides the use of engobes on this edition, every piece is finished with transparent glaze.
Before it's finished, each tile goes through two firings - bisque and glaze - at around 1000°C(1832°F). From closing to opening the kiln, each firing can last more than 24 hours.
ADD DISPLAY TO CART
4 WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR TILE
Minimal or classical, our versatile tile stands and hangers let you display your tiles on tables or walls. They adapt to your preferred setup and offer a practical way to showcase your ceramic pieces.
ADD DISPLAY TO CART
4 WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR TILE
Minimal or classical, our versatile tile stands and hangers let you display your tiles on tables or walls. They adapt to your preferred setup and offer a practical way to showcase your ceramic pieces.
Classic metallic wall display with adjustable spring and transparent retractable sleeve to protect tile edges.
Made in Portugal.
