We are pleased to announce the launch of a new piece in our growing collection of artisan tiles. Designed at Hunt Studios, "Polaris" will appeal to the minimalists and decorative arts lovers alike.
The design came from a series of creative exercises the objective of which was to "pinch" and pull the surface into a focal point, then arrange the result as a continuous, reciprocating movement.
Here is the original 3" x 3" sketch made in plastilina that we selected for development.
Here is the master tile carved in gypsum at 12" x 12".
The theme represented here, connected to the original exercise, is that of two opposite poles pushing towards their point of contact. The negative, flat space yields to the line like atmosphere bending around the shock wave of a super-sonic body or aircraft. Where those lines taper off is where the connection is made to the next tile, maintaining a continuous fluidity.
Here are the tiles dry-fit with blanks that expand the negative spaces.
This design is offered in cast composite material, Stuc Pierre, cold-cast bronze, limestone, and Carrara marble, or perhaps any workable stone of your choosing. Contact us for specs and pricing info. www.huntstonecarving.com
