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Fernando Malo

  • Ceramicist
  • San Mateo de Gállego, Spain
  • Master Artisan
Fernando Malo Ceramicist
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The 21st century mudéjar ceramicist

  • • Fernando is a specialist in the art of mudéjar ceramics
  • • He creates new pieces and restores historic buildings
  • • Sharing his craft is his mission

To speak of azulejos (glazed and coloured tiles) and mudéjar art is to contemplate one of the oldest traditions in the history of Spain. Fernando Malo’s inspiration comes from this past, but his aim is to make it relevant nowadays. His body of work merges the aesthetics of centuries-old Islamic art in the Iberian peninsula with elements of contemporary art in what he calls 21st century mudéjar. He focuses on azulejos and ceramics, as well as the creation of tile murals and the restoration of historic buildings. His workshop is where it all comes together, where he draws on his inspirations – which include nature and landscape – to create work with passion, care and colour.

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Works

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Mudéjar S.XXI Terralha 9

This ceramic jug was hand shaped using refractory stoneware. The jug was decorated with enamels using typical Andalusian tile patterns before being fired at 1250°C. Fernando draws inspiration from the rich tradition of clay work and primitive forms and colours.

32 cm
20 cm

Photo: © Fernando Malo
Mudéjar S.XXI Saint Quentin l P. 2

Fernando drew on the rich tradition of clay work, primitive forms and colours to create this ceramic jug. The jug was hand shaped using refractory stoneware and the surface decorated with enamels using typical Andalusian tile patterns before being fired at 1250°C.

27 cm
24 cm

Photo: © Fernando Malo
Jarre Mudéjar

This jug was created from a combination of refractory clay, coloured clays and enamels before being fired at 1250°C. Fernando decorated the surface of the jug with traditional Andalusian tile patterns, inspired by his passion for primitive forms and traditional clay work.

56 cm
30 cm

Photo: © Fernando Malo
Utebo lazos

In addition to his work as a potter, Fernando has dedicated much of his career to the restoration of Iberian monuments. This tile, made from terracotta and intricately decorated with enamels, is a copy of an original 16th century mudéjar tile from the Utebo Tower in Zaragoza, Spain.

14.5 cm
14.5 cm

Photo: © Fernando Malo
Utebo Aljafe

In addition to his work as a potter, Fernando has dedicated much of his career to the restoration of Iberian monuments. This tile, made from terracotta and intricately decorated with enamels, is a copy of an original 16th century mudéjar tile from the Utebo Tower in Zaragoza, Spain.

11.5 cm
11.5 cm

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