Passaruxo
Passaruxo
Mariana Malhão
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 16
Signed and Numbered
Material: Colored earthenware
Coating: Engobes (3 colors)
Finish: Transparent glaze
Mariana Malhão, Coimbra 1994. Attended the Communication Design course at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Porto, finishing with an internship at Oficina Arara where her interest in illustration and self-publishing projects arose. She currently works as a freelance illustrator adapting her work to different media, from editorial to mural painting, including ceramics. She is co-organizer of the independent publishing fair Sábado-Feira (Porto) and is part of the Senhora Presidenta gallery (Porto). More information: www.marianamalhao.com
Passaruxo
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.
