Black Botanical Tile mural for joali resort, Maldives

We were asked by design curators NoLab to create a custom design mural for a new luxury resort island in the Maldives. Situated in the Raa atoll, the island is home to a unique array of flora and forna, and lucky us, we spent a fews days visiting the island to survey the botanical to use as the subject material of our design.

The outcome 3m x 3.5m mural that serves as a centre piece for one of the islands restaurants. We meticulously scribed the design into a satin matt glaze for a high contrast effect. Being a tiny island surrounded by sea and a 7 month wet season (including monsoons) it was important that our Botanical Tiles stand up to challenges brought about this special environment, not least, the corrosive effects of salty sea air.

We complemented the design with a series of Glithero over-size Silverware vases which sit in front on a specially designed plinth. We hope to visit this mural again soon!