Tiles

This porcelain tile was the first one the artist made. It is named after a former student. Adib’s father taught Bellomo the Arabic words used for the screens prevalent in many Middle Eastern countries. The tiles are reduction-fired.

This is an adaptation of a centuries-old design that can be seen in many flat tiles. The conversion Bellomo made to a three-dimensional form was a difficult one.

The largest of all the tiles. The elaborate Center Star Tile is used in the artist’s home to filter light from a ten foot high, south-facing window producing an array of decorative light patterns on the wall and adjacent furniture.

After seeing a photograph of a flat, Etruscan tile, Bellomo transformed it into a three-dimensional solid wall tile; then, re-created it as an open-filigreed tile. A third change elongated the open-filigreed to give a Moorish feel.

This Five Cluster Tile designed by the artist combines both solid and intricate elements. They provide beauty and security, which can be further enhanced by combining the two colors in numerous, contrasting placements.

With its open design the Mandela Tile admits more of the sun’s rays. Its ideal use is as a window treatment where a fuller view of outdoors is desired.