Medusa's Head - a mythological sculpture made of Italian ceramics

Greek mythology has always fascinated us with its beauty and richness of content, considered lush compared to others, an inseparable element of our roots. The seductive Medusa imagined in the mind of artist Gloria Di Modica has become part of this rich and popular iconography. An aesthetic-chromatic play narrated in the metamorphosis of beauty and innocent cruelty. Medusa, seductive and deadly, embodies the dark and mysterious side of every woman.

The captivating allure of the applied colors, the richness of chromatic details, and the bold and rich hairstyle defined by an eye-catching series of snakes, each individually crafted and placed on the head at different times, make this limited edition unique and valuable. These masterpieces have been carefully handcrafted, ensuring that each one is a unique piece that may slightly differ from those presented here.

The brand Artefice Atelier is synonymous with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.

The dual nature of the ceramic object is one of the most fascinating aspects of human activity to explore. In fact, the success in bridging the gap between practical issues and individual expression poses a creative challenge for Artefice Atelier. The way it approaches this subject defines the quality of its perception and artistic ingenuity.

SICILY, OUR STRENGTH

Here, the power of volcanoes merges with a rich and fascinating past, inspiring culture, rich traditions, and a vibrant present. This unique place unleashes inspiration with its wild beauty, the aftermath of eruptions, and a history that still echoes in its ancient ruins. With its natural majesty and timeless cultural heritage, Sicily offers endless nourishment for creativity.

In fact, this island, with its captivating landscapes and rich culture, is the creative breeding ground for Artefice Atelier, which draws the essence of its works from here. Artistic artifacts, shaped by their master craftsmen, contain the glowing energy of volcanoes and the depth of ancient Sicilian legends, giving each piece a unique soul.

TO BE MADE

One of our strengths is the continuous exchange of ideas with clients. Comparing with their thoughts, their needs, provides essential and indispensable ideas for creating ever-new articles.

Each piece is created with care and love, with attention and attention to detail; And the working method is part of the brand's identity, which they will never betray. It is fundamental for them to continuously seek new stimuli, original harmonies, expanding horizons, through artistic expressions that are never banal and always experimental.

The brand also stands out for the quality of the raw materials it works with, such as stoneware suitable for tableware. Every day they work to achieve the main goal: to put all creativity at the service of others, to realize their desires through their artistic sense.

FROM EARTH TO MAJOLICA

Each work is born from a pencil sketch, which is the translation of the artist's thought. From here, the shaping of the object transforms the image of imagination into reality. Skilled hands use clay and water and can almost magically create the desired shapes. Left to dry for several days under special conditions, the object reaches the so-called "leather-hard" stage and will thus be ready for the first firing at around 1000°C.

The terracotta is then ready for decoration. This is the phase of the production process during which the artist gives their all. It often involves giving space to imagination and color.

The production process ends with a second firing at around 920°C, which gives brilliance to the colors and fixes the paints over the centuries. Sometimes, due to the gloss, a third firing is necessary.

WITH ALL OUR HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experiences, continuous search for beauty, and planning that aims to make Made in Italy its strength and pride. It focuses on the highest quality materials and highly experienced workers with refined craftsmanship.

Proposal for furnishing, style, and design of a contemporary home, suggested through a profile that mimics various artistic expressions, where painting art merges with different forms, manifesting in unique objects, raw earth that can now become a vase, now a lamp, now a praying and dynamic sculpture.

The latest technologies, a desire to experiment, continuous commitment to research, and our motivation are the success factors of the manufactory.

DESIGN, QUALITY, AND ORIGINALITY

Our entire production is guided by the pursuit of style, in the name of elegance and good taste, where tradition and modernity, design and innovation come together to offer a product of excellence.

Every detail expresses great passion and distinct craftsmanship: in-depth knowledge of raw materials, majolica processing, and a careful love for details. All tangible results of the relentless pursuit of beauty and character, where design merges with the experience of the most meticulous craftsmanship.

Artefice Atelier, being a fortunate meeting of stylistic inspirations from the past and the continuous search for the most advanced charm, interprets high creativity at the highest level, a meeting of art, design, and good taste, while the alchemy of colors combined with material signs generates avant-garde objects with a unique and unparalleled personality.