Golden Quiet, 1910/2024

“Golden Quiet” – A Handpainted Decorative Ceramic Tile by Anna Tsetsos 
Original 1910 Ceramic Tile | Wall-Mounted Floral Artwork | From the Artist’s Family Home

A bright tribute to nostalgia and natural joy, Golden Quiet is a handpainted ceramic tile by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, created on a vintage roof tile dating back to 1910, salvaged from her grandmother’s village home in northern Greece.

The century-old ceramic surface, once exposed to sun and seasons atop a house filled with stories, now blossoms anew with bold, yellow tulips painted in vibrant acrylic and enamel. The flowers rise confidently from a terracotta pot rendered in warm orange and ochre, a nod to Mediterranean pottery and the artist’s heritage. Their vivid hues dance against a deep, earthy slate background, creating an arresting contrast that feels both rustic and modern.

This piece retains the graceful arc of its original tile form, and features subtle imperfections—textural whispers of its past life. Two aged brass hooks allow the work to be elegantly displayed on the wall, inviting viewers into a moment of serene botanical joy.

Tsetsos shares: “I wanted to paint the tulips like little lanterns—bright, simple, and full of quiet strength, just like my grandmother’s garden.”

Details:

• Medium: Reclaimed ceramic roof tile (circa 1910)
• Technique: Hand-painted with acrylics and enamel
• Size: The tile is 40 cm in length, 16 cm wide at the bottom tapering to 13.5 cm at the top and 5 cm deep. There is a strong cord tied from the holes from which the tile can hang (see photos). It weighs 1.347 kg.
• Mount: Wall-ready
• Finish: Matte ceramic with satin paint detail
• Provenance: From the artist’s grandmother’s home, Greece

Let Golden Quiet illuminate your space—a singular blend of heirloom material and contemporary expression, rooted in memory and hand-rendered with care.

Anna Tsetsos – Artist Bio

Anna Tsetsos is a contemporary Greek ceramic artist whose work bridges ancestral tradition with modern emotional expression. Born into a family of artisans in the northern Greece, Anna’s creative journey began at the intersection of folk craft and fine art. Her hand-thrown and handpainted ceramic pieces are infused with memory, symbolism, and the tactile rhythms of Mediterranean life.

Guided by a reverence for storytelling, Anna’s work draws from Byzantine iconography, mosaic forms, and floral motifs found in ancient Greek textile patterns. Each piece is a meditation on color, form, and emotion—crafted not just to be seen, but to be felt. She describes her process as “painting with instinct, sculpting with memory.”

Anna’s studio practice honors slow craftsmanship. Every plate, vessel, or tile is one-of-a-kind, made using natural materials and sustainable techniques. Her work has been featured in boutique galleries across Europe and has found a home in private collections that value authenticity, history, and soul.

Through her art, Anna invites viewers to reconnect with the sacred beauty of the everyday—transforming utilitarian objects into timeless expressions of joy, heritage, and presence.