The Lumistile Story

"For many years I have been working with various ceramic media, earthenware, stoneware and porcelain and have become increasingly intrigued with glass, which always seems so clean and subtle with its natural association with light and its soft aqua colouration. I also wanted to further promote New Zealand as a continuing source of unique art and design innovation on both the national and international stage". Wayne Blackburn, NZ Artist

The transition to a commercial realization of these handcrafted glass tiles has taken time and after several years of study, research, development and planning, Lumistile is now able to offer you this initial range of handcrafted glass tiles.

Design

The original motifs have been developed for us by Wayne and are interpretations of various aspects of his New Zealand. Like so many New Zealanders, it is in essence a combined reflection of both European and Pacifica cultures.

Softer colours were chosen to personify our unique culture, our sea encircled Islands. The Land, a living green; The Sea, a reflective blue and The Sky; a long, silver, white cloud – Aotearoa.