University of Hertfordshire

Delfina Bottesini

During the AA2a scheme I had a chance of completing a ceramic tile floor that had been put on hold due lack of equipment. As a painter and a tile maker I enjoy exploring geometric patterns. Geometry, a universal language that travels beyond time and place, is rich with symbolism.

Earth and Moon is a set of tiles inspired by a Moroccan pattern. Whilst re-designing the original pattern, I came across the geometric construction for its right proportions. Such construction uses the proportions of Moon and Earth to square the circle, which is the key to the pattern.

Contact:

email: truepatterns@yahoo.co.uk
web: www.thesameisdrawnwithin.co.uk
web: www.londonmosaicrestoration.co.uk

Earth and Moon by Delfina Bottesini. Photo the artist.

'Earth and Moon' (work in progress)
Stoneware tiles - colour scheme test