Petal Cascade, 1910/2023

“Petal Cascade” – A Handpainted Decorative Ceramic Tile by Anna Tsetsos
Original 1910 Roof Tile | Antique Ceramic | Handpainted Floral Symphony

Petal Cascade is a rhythmic tribute to beauty in repetition—an ode to blooms that never fade. Crafted by Anna Tsetsos, this ceramic tile, repurposed from a 1910 rooftop tile salvaged from her grandmother’s home, transforms a piece of architectural history into a garden of enduring grace.

The artwork features a symmetrical array of delicate handpainted roses in soft shades of pink, peach, cream, and lavender, each flower radiating from a deep black backdrop like blossoms at dusk. The vertical composition creates a sense of movement—as though the flowers are gently cascading down a garden wall, led by memory and touched by time.

Every rose is unique, painted with fine, loving detail, and yet together they form a unified floral tapestry, speaking to the artist’s reverence for both pattern and imperfection. The tile’s curved form and weathered texture further enrich the tactile story—an echo of old rooftops, sunlit afternoons, and ancestral roots.

“It’s a dance of petals,” the artist shares, “each brushstroke a soft footfall on the path between memory and bloom.”

Details:

• Medium: Original roof tile (circa 1910)
• Technique: Acrylic handpainting | floral motif
• Dimensions: The tile is 40.5 cm in length, 15.5 cm wide at the bottom tapering to 13.5 cm at the top and 6 cm deep. There is a strong cord tied from the holes from which the tile can hang (see photos). It weighs 1.578 kg.
• Surface: Matte finish with aged clay texture
• Mounting: Ready to hang on the wall
• Origin: Grandmother’s rooftop tile, Greece

With Petal Cascade, Anna Tsetsos reminds us that beauty isn’t fleeting—it’s planted in the past and painted into the present.

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.