So Cal - Angelus Block sells into Southern California region, from the Central California Coast and Southern San Joaquin Valley to the Low Deserts and San Diego.San Diego area - RCP Block has 6 retail locations in SoCal.2019 - that’s a photo from their yard - and they told me that they ship nationwide! Designs (sizes are not on their website, contact Orco for details) are: Orco sells their screen blocks direct to the public out of their Oceanside location, or contact them for a dealer elsewhere throughout the state and beyond.
sandblasted or with sides cut very flat after the blocks are molded).
I’m always thinking about the lines and how important geometry is in mid-century buildings, and in my artwork.” Shadowtile #50C – 2 “It is something that is always in the back of my head. “I live in a house that was built in 1950, so I know what it means to be Mid Century Modern,” he says. Including art in your MCM home décor will give any space an elevated look and feel, and give you the opportunity to display your own personal take on the style.Įrich designed his panels with this in mind. Shadowtile #42 Styling Your Shadow Tile Art His multiple collections each highlight different elements and geometric themes. With multiple precision cut layers, every panel is a unique and complex reimagining of simple lines and shapes. “I kept going by these buildings and thought, I wonder what you could do if you took one of those really simple designs and layered it so you could sort of accentuate the curves or the straight lines,” he says.Įrich uses paper, acrylic and wood materials to craft his various pieces. Erich Meager 11ĭuring COVID lockdowns, he spent much of his time on long walks through Palm Springs, where he first came up with the idea of crafting his own take on shadow tile art. “My theme is the beauty of geometry through lines and layers,” Erich says. Erich saw an opportunity to utilize this visual appealing style and combine it with the simplicity of MCM design. Known for its dramatic use of shading and three-dimensional design, shadow tile art is inspired by the original ceramic medium. Palm Springs is perhaps the most well-known location for breeze block design this is where artist Erich Meager found his muse to create a variety of geometrically thrilling pieces for your home. Due to the inexpensiveness of the materials, artists crafted many different styles ranging from simple lines and shapes to more elaborate patterns. Popularized in the mid-century in the sunny climate of Southern California, breeze blocks became a staple for Mid Century Modern design. Breeze blocks serve both style and function by allowing for privacy without obstructing the breeze or view.
BREEZE BLOCK STYLES WINDOWS
Photography by Patrick Ketchum.īecause Mid Century architecture usually includes an abundance of windows in its focus on blurring interior and exterior spaces, having a barrier provides insulation from the sun, creating a much-needed cooling effect. This desert home incorporates breeze block into the fence.
Made to keep the strong desert winds and harsh heat at bay, breeze blocks are walls made up of simple cement blocks carved out in the middle in various shapes.
Shadowtile #29 What are Breeze Blocks?Įven if you don’t know what they are called, you have definitely seen them if you have any experience around MCM design. Artist Erich Meager offers several collections of carefully crafted MCM shadow tile art that draws its inspiration from the iconic Palm Springs breeze blocks.
BREEZE BLOCK STYLES MOD
Are you looking for a new way to bring Mid Mod design into your home décor? While we are all familiar with traditional Mid Century Modern pieces, like Eames chairs, starburst clocks, hairpin leg coffee tables and atomic lighting, choosing unique wall art is another great opportunity to let your retro flair shine.
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