Bacterial Colony Tiles

Bacteria are everywhere and play an integral role in the life cycle of all beings. At the same time, they have a bad rap as the source of uncleanliness and disease. The modern indoor bathroom, as we know it today, had its beginnings with the discovery of germs, when a move towards cleanliness led to the creation of hygienic rooms in the home that could be cleaned easily. Yet germs, bacteria and microbes are ominpresent - and many, many of them support life in crucial ways.  The Bacterial Colony Tile series serves to remind us of the critical role these microorganisms play in the natural world, by making plainly visible that which is present but largely unseen.   Create your own microscopic world by interconnecting, twisting and rotating the three basic Bacterial Colony Tile designs.  

Glazed tile on red quarry clay body. These tiles are produced using the cuerda seca glazing technique, which dates back to 14th century Persia and Spain. The Spanish brought this tile technique to California, where we are still using it today to fabricate our tiles! Designed and produced in Los Angeles with clay sourced regionally, and fired in all-electric kilns.

Colorway: Bright Blue on White ground