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This client commissioned this special tile to be installed above his fireplace. He bought similar tiles for installation as inserts in between quarry tiles. We hope to feature this floor in the near future!

His first request was for a Cross but changed to using the Doves as his final choice.

These tiles will crack! Using words were quite a risk and unfortunately this is a risk the client must bear… but then again the cracks within this clay body create a character that can not be obtained with a pure commercial clay body.

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The Kwasa Kwasa story changed name and will be known as Tsepe Tsepe Designs from now on. Sim and Goodman opened their bank account and will trade as Tsepe Tsepe Design. As soon as they have a more comprehensive body of work together we shall commence with the marketing and branding off their talents!

Here is some exciting examples … and WOW!

Take note of the “landscape we call home”, the city, the townships, the rural areas….!

Hermanus during holiday periods, the road…? a road leading to the Eastern Cape… a place that a young person will only visit during funeral festivals?

The orange splashes represent the sun, a time of day all of us would like to take a break to entertain ourselves with an ice cream. The umbrellas must b, I think, be for the purpose of protecting oneself from the sun!

This last platter, with a very unusual composition is extremely accomplished regarding the layout and pictorial representation of our land SOUTH AFRICA!

Come on, what do you think, do these platters speak to you?

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At a lecture last week by an art curator of a very prominent art collection it was mentioned that skill without imagination creates craft objects like pottery and woven baskets but that imagination without skill results in modern art! What do you think?

Birdwatcher was sold last week, but to replace it I made Skydiver!

It took me a long time to complete, she look so simple, but my impulsive behavior when applying color and working with awkward ceramic pencils resulted in five other pieces that have to be reworked.

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We are going bright, and after decades of stone-like colours at Southern Art, these shock of the new, bright colours have even surprised us. These colours , forceful and fresh, gives life to these delft-style patterns.

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I just love the cracks, it contrasts and balance this constant western desire of us to control and perfect things that seems to be imperfect. We shall soon publish photos where tiles like these has been installed, showing their full splendor. Reminding us of our fragility these cracks harmonize in this quasi perfect space that we call home. These handmade arttiles contains a honesty and truthfullness that must be part and soul of every kitchen!

Here is one more and my favorite!

These tiles in floors or above the fireplace will be the talk of the “village”!

Hot Foot to our web site!, register and after confirmation log in and enjoy full portfolios of these new ranges.

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Christine Suzman, an accomplished ceramic sculptor, walked into our studio over the festive season asking for assistance to fire her Nguni cattle. Christine is gentle and have an aura of dreaminess around her and this very introspective mood can clearly be felt in her tender sculptures.

These cattle embodies our africanness in such a proud majestic way, I see endurance even a look of forgiveness, the cattle seem to be calm, gentle and at peace with their character. Do you relate to this icon?

For any inquiries be so kind to contact us and we shall forward her contact information in London.

I plan to add information of other ceramic artists to our website soon. We prefer to profile artists where their sole income is derived from their passion for ceramics, but also and very importantly that they manage their career for profit. The reason being that Southern Art wish to create a platform where art patrons can view work created by professionals being viable in a business environment . We hope to empower individuals to pay fair prices for work and as such create a viable environment for talented youth to create a future as ceramic artists.

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