Ancient Surfaces

Terra cotta roofs, sunlit washed stone surfaces, canals, and ancient faded artworks on plaster walls.

This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

In the heart of the garden, was a stone enclosure, Surrounding an ancient jade pond. The surface was garnished with lush water lilies, The rocks at the edge were mossed grown, ...

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

The vessel is constructed with a cylindrical inner structure and a square outer profile, conforming to the characteristic geometry of the ancient Cong (琮) form. Its surface is decora...

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

The striking green field, reminiscent of lush, fertile landscapes, sets the stage for a symphony of beige tribal motifs that dance across its surface like an ancient script waiting t...

All our exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage mansions and antique chateaux throughout Italy, Greece and thei...

All our exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage mansions and antique chateaux throughout Italy, Greece and thei...

All our exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage mansions and antique chateaux throughout Italy, Greece and thei...

All our exclusively showcased lines of tile are salvaged from ancient noble homes, large Mediterranean villas, vintage mansions and antique chateaux throughout Italy, Greece and thei...

The softly abrashed field evokes the faded surface of ancient stone, holding within it a delicate botanical medallion—its form unfolding with the grace of stylized florals and twinkl...

Using a collage technique, Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern ...

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

This ceramic vessel is part of the artist's Journal Entry series, which incorporates a story telling element on the surface much like ancient artists and their use of images.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

The artist's subtle nuances create an enigmatic portrayal of the murky unknown on an ancient-feeling surface, with a secret asking to be excavated.

Instead, it captures mood and meaning. The surface feels ancient, like it has survived time.

The piece combines text-based art and figurative abstraction, uniting craftsmanship and conceptual depth in a format reminiscent of ancient tokens. Its tactile surface, luminous pale...

The natural aging of the untouched exterior walls of the tub is phenomenal and so is the contrast between the texture of the ALMOST NEW silky smooth inner surface and THE VERY AGED o...

Executed in ink and acrylic on paper, the work presents a carefully organized palette of earthy browns, deep greens, muted blues, and soft neutrals arranged in block-like formations ...

This old Chinese lacquered box, a perfect example of traditional craftsmanship, is fashioned from fabric meticulously stretched over wood, a testament to the ingenuity of ancient tec...

Its rhythmic lattice of diamonds unfolds across the surface like an ancient manuscript—each shape symbolizing protection, fertility, and feminine strength.

Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern of the wallpaper and woven ...

Painted in 2018, this large-scale mixed-media work feels like a quiet conversation between color and form, where golden light drifts through a network of hand-drawn rectangles, and t...

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

The light reflects off the table’s polished surface hinting at ancient Chinese and European bronze mirrors (produced long before the discovery of glass).

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Using a collage technique, Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern ...

The refined rattan mat is hand-woven in a time consuming, ancient technique. The surfaces of the wood have aged beautifully, but the original peg joinery no longer securely holds the...

This series from a few years back evokes the ancient with their layered, weathered surfaces, but are also somehow strangely contemporary.

The lozenge pattern, gently meandering across the surface, speaks of ancient protection and feminine strength, passed from generation to generation in the language of wool and rhythm.

Using a collage technique, Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern ...

Using a collage technique, Brisson combines various elements in his compositions, imitating the rough surface of an ancient wall, the craquelure of old paint, the decorative pattern ...

With an abrashed onyx and charcoal field, the exquisite composition feels at once ancient and avant-garde—its surface a rich tapestry of shadow and light that evokes the atmospheric ...

Coin Ø 15-18mm ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass me...

Coin Ø 15-18mm ABOUT THE COINS Patina is that beautiful and brilliant kind of time-created varnish, of a green or brownish colour, which covers the surface of some ancient brass me...