The portrait is broken into hand-sized ceramic tiles whose seams remain part of the design. Glaze variations give the surface the warmth and irregularity of a fired wall mural.
How the style is built
Outlined tile shapes, pooled glaze color, fine crazing, and reflected highlights suggest individually fired pieces.
What to notice
The raised hand is given a clear silhouette, allowing the gesture to remain legible across the busy tile grid.