Intricately decorated ceramic head of a woman

Intricately decorated ceramic heads, adorned with shiny and vibrant colours, where the attention to detail in the painting and the high quality of the ceramics used contribute to the unique and exclusive value of this work of art.

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

The dual nature of the ceramic object is one of the most fascinating aspects of human activity to explore. In fact, success in bridging the gap between practical issues and individual expression presents 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.

Thanks to its natural majesty and timeless cultural heritage, Sicily offers endless nourishment for creativity.

In fact, this island, with its captivating landscapes and very rich culture, is the creative breeding ground for Artefice Atelier, which draws the essence of its works from here. Artistic artefacts, 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 irreplaceable ideas for creating ever-new articles.

Each piece is created with care and love, with attention to detail; The working method is part of the identity of the workshop, which they will never betray. It is fundamental for them to continuously seek new stimuli, original harmonies, and broaden 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 realise 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 there, the shaping of the object transforms the image of imagination into reality. Skilled hands use clay and water and almost magically can create the desired shapes. Left for a few days to dry in 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 where the artist gives their all. It is often about giving space to imagination and colour.

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

WITH ALL OUR HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experiments, 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.

A proposal for furnishing, style, and design of the contemporary home, offered through a profile that imitates various artistic expressions, where painting art merges with different forms, expressing itself in unique objects, raw earth that can now become a vase, now a lamp, now a praying and dynamic sculpture.

State-of-the-art technologies, a desire to experiment, continuous commitment to research, and our motivation are the success factors of the workshop.

DESIGN, QUALITY AND ORIGINALITY

Our entire production is guided by the search for 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 meticulous attention to detail. All tangible results of a relentless pursuit of beauty and character, where design merges with the experience of the most careful craftsmanship.

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