Glazed Grids

“Glazed grids” (2016-2017) investigates and exploits the specific melting and fusing points of basalt, the resulting material hybrids, in the form of prototype modular tiles. Through careful control of temperature a range of colours, material finishes and soft grid textures were created – intricately fusing woven textile structures into ceramic glaze. By using woven basalt structures and basalt-based glazes the authors experimented with different firing temperatures in order to manipulate colour shades as well as controlling the tipping point from textiles into hybrid materiality.

The results are a playful range of interactive pattern combinations which can be generated by combining the geometric tiles modules – with a proposed applications for architectural and interior environments.