Welcome to the October 2016 spotlight on
Handmade Tile Association artists. We are featuring two tile artists this month, plus links and resources (at right) to many of the tile events, gallery shows, and workshops featured around the country.
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Alma Artisan
Tina Schowalter
Alma, Wisconsin
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Tina Schowalter, owner/tile maker of
Alma Artisan, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an emphasis on sculpture. Three years later she became obsessed with making handmade tile after she created her own kitchen back splash.
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"Horizon" 6" x 8" ceramic tiles
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Small hand-shaped porcelain pieces, with finger prints showing, are arranged with the intention of being mistaken for nature. When making this work Tina sits quietly, meditatively, committed to a larger whole. Her mind rests and she becomes renewed. These sustainable artists' hardboard relief panels are intended to be hung as artwork.
This medallion was featured on the
poster for the Art Tile Exhibition at the Edina Art Center this past January. To see more of her
medallions and ceramic panels, on her website, check out this link.
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"The Long Way Home" 36" x 24" Abode Art Gallery
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Many of Tina's pieces are currently showing at Abode Gallery in Stockholm, WI through November 7th. The show is entitled "Earth," featuring artists who work in clay, metal, stone, glass and soil. There's still time to take a fall trip to check out this exhibit.
Contact Information:
Alma Artisan
Tina Schowalter
S1415 State Road 37
Alma, WI 54610
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Wendy Penta
Blaine, Minnesota
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Wendy Penta, owner/tile maker of
Stone Hollow, creates her applied clay tiles in one of two ways: relief designs are lifted from molded tiles, then manipulated and reshaped; the rest are hand sculpted, forming one-of-a-kind shapes, which are then applied to the clay tile base, adding dimension and depth.
Working the design out directly on the tile with various sized brushes, she hand applies the glazes, ensuring no two are alike. Her relief tiles are smooth, easy-to-clean and are ready to hang or suitable for installation.
Stone Hollow Tile is ideal for adding an Arts & Crafts touch to kitchens, showers or fireplaces. For decorative ideas, check out the images on Stone Hollow's
Architectural page.
Stone Hollow Tile can be found at several art fairs each year. These tiles will be available again this year at Peggy's Holiday Boutique in the Roseville Skating Center, 2661 Civic Center Drive in Roseville, from November 5th through November 13th. Free parking is available.
Contact Information:
Stone Hollow
Wendy Penta
8532 Edison Street NE
Blaine, MN 55449
(763) 786-9102
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Did these artists spark your interest for your tile project or tile collection? If so, contact them to let them know what you like about their work. You can also sign up for their mailing lists and/or social media. One of the best ways to support handmade tile is to share your favorite tile artists with friends and colleagues. Be a tile maven and help us spread the word!
Sincerely,
Josh Blanc
Handmade Tile Association, LLC
www.handmadetileassociation.org
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