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Tile Panel with Glass Inlays – Ferreira da Silva, 20th Century
Period: 20th century
Dim: 42 x 56 cm (16 x 22 inch.)
Description:
A tile panel by Ferreira da Silva (1928–2016), a Portuguese artist associated with the revival of artistic ceramics in the second half of the 20th century. The composition consists of twelve tiles arranged in a geometric grid of three columns by four rows, with each tile featuring a central inlay of glass in shades of yellow, amber, and brown, framed by a dark-glazed ceramic surface. The geometric reliefs that delineate each module reinforce the sculptural dimension of the ensemble, while the incorporation of fragmented glass—subjected to high temperatures during firing—produces effects of depth, transparency, and chromatic variation.
Ferreira da Silva distinguished himself on the Portuguese art scene through his experimentation with materials, glazes, and firing processes, developing a style associated with late modernism and geometric abstraction. His ceramic work is characterized by an exploration of the physical properties of the material, through textured surfaces, reliefs, and combinations of materials that bring ceramics closer to sculpture. In this panel, the modular repetition and the contrast between the opacity of the ceramic glaze and the luminosity of the glass elements reflect this artistic exploration, which is part of the movement to revitalize 20th-century Portuguese ceramics.Are you interested in this product?
