The Peacocks of Chagall tile Murals
The Peacocks of Chagall tile murals was a creation of my mother, Marie Balian. She came up with this spectacular tile design in memory of the visit of Marc Chagall’s actual visit to our unique Balian tile studio in the mid-80s. Mr. Chagall came to the studio with the then-mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kolek, and sat at my mother's painting table to paint a single 15×15 cm ceramic tile. In the middle of the painting, with TV and his entourage looking on, he hesitated with one color. My mother told Mr Chagall … in French …” Don’t you think if you put Brown here it will be better?”. After a few seconds of total silence at the statement of mother to one of the most famous artists of his era, he replied, ” vous ave raison madame” and continued with the brown ceramic color at the relief of the entourage. We fired the ceramic tile, and the next day he came and picked up the tile himself, thanking my mother and the Balian tile studio.
In symbolism, the peacock is a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics and is a symbol of integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we endeavor to show our true colors.
Looking for stunning bathroom tile designs or a show-stopping kitchen tile backsplash? Our exquisite tile murals offer a perfect blend of artistry and practicality, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. Our captivating Peacock tile mural, for example, adds elegance and sophistication to any bathroom, creating a focal point behind a soaking tub or in a shower. It also makes a breathtaking kitchen tile backsplash, adding personality and style to the heart of your home and inspiring culinary creativity.
We understand every space is unique. That's why our tile murals, including the Peacock design, are fully customizable. We modify sizes to fit your specific needs for bathroom tile designs or kitchen tile backsplashes. Within the constraints of maintaining the original height-to-width ratio, we adjust dimensions for seamless integration into your design vision. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how our tile murals can transform your home.
- You can adjust the size of this tile mural to fit larger dimensions, ensuring the height-to-width ratio remains intact. Feel free to reach out to us for personalized size options.
- Every Balian hand-painted ceramic tile mural undergoes firing at a minimum temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius. Suitable for both wall and floor adornment, these stunning tile murals are also suitable for outdoor use. In regions with consistently cold climates, we advise opting for our special hand-painted ceramic tile murals crafted from frost-resistant tiles.
A sample of a bespoke Chagall Peacock installation with a less busy pattern and with custom sizes as requested by Laura
