Have we mentioned that we love colour?

Check out this lively installation at a private residence in Edmonton

Modern tastes have a home at Panache.


Delectable

Bathroom sink in the same residence. Panache glass tile from floor to ceiling.

Another bathroom. Thick flat glass countertop with poppy vessel sink.

PANACHE ARTIST/COLLABORATOR MANOLA BORRAJO

Introducing Manola, one of our collaborators

Large panels in the Panache showroom. Two panels ~ 4'x7' each.

Residential doorway

Residential Shower Wall

Small art piece.

Interior doorway insert for a bathroom.

Kitchen backsplash

Interior windows

Manola Borrajo-Giner was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She began her art career after receiving a BA in Sociology. Her art training includes courses at the University of Colorado and the University of California at Los Angeles. She considers herself a self-taught artist. She moved to Edmonton in 2000. Her natural creativity has been further enriched when she was introduced to glass at Panache. Since 2002, she has been exploring that medium and has created numerous bold and rich pieces. Her technique includes the use of large dots that catch the eye with their detail and work to make her art unique. Nature has been a primary theme in her glass work: poppies, trees and other organic forms. She likes to manipulate glass like wood, her other favourite medium, stretching the boundaries between drama and romaniticism. Glass and Manola are a special mix. Manola's participation in group and solo shows continues to expand, and her work is rapidly gaining recognition and acclaim. "Colours have always been around me, the tropical light of Caracas mixed perfectly with the light of Edmonton... and I love that too."

Manola will be making art in Vancouver during the coming year, we will miss her, but look forward to her infectious energy in the studio again!

Other posts featuring Manola

Gem Cabinets Showroom Edmonton

Glass tile backsplash in mixie-dixie sizes.

Detail: glass tile in Taupe with light motion texture

Bathroom display. Custom cut glass frame for mirror, hand painted glass sink, glass countertops.

Detail: Glass counter top and hand painted sink in bathroom display.

Procura Phase II

Panache Glass at the Century Park Lobby

Glass panel by Panache artist Eva

Eva next to her piece.

Detail of the panel as the sun hits it.

Check out the depth of the drop.

Panel two.

Fish and turtle painted by Panache artist Brian

Detail of reverse texture on the second panel.

Kitchen Craft Showroom 2009

The Urban Kitchen

Large glass panel behind range with "stack" tiles flanking the hood fan.

The rest of the backsplash is made of large tiles in a single colour.

Detail: Urban Kitchen

Panache artist Ewa, Kitchen Craft designer Kim and Panache sales manager Marlene.

The Omega Kitchen

Modular installation 6"x6", 4"x4" and 2"x4" Hand pressed ceramic tile with glossy espresso rub. Floral glass panel behind range with texture facing outward.

The Arts & Crafts Kitchen

Ceramic production manager Matthew standing by Modular Mosaic Arts & Crafts display.

Bubble sink in bathroom display, 18" wide

Starphire Coffee Bar display by Panache artist Brian

New displays at the Towne and Countree Showroom Edmonton

Flat glass in "Coriander. "

Notice how the colour of the panel pulls out the colour of the marble.

Panel under the hood cut to fit perfectly.

Detail of large format flat glass tiles.

Ceramic display. "Champagne" glaze on 6"x12" field tile. Faux bijoux glass inserts and 6"x6" embossed field tile with floral pattern.

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Panache is a ceramic and glass manufacturer located in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Founded by Rose Haugland 16 years ago, Panache is on the cutting edge of glass panel and tile production, and is always developing new designs and approaches to ceramic tile installation and production.

For today, we would love to share with you some of our recent work.

Panache Loves Colour!!!!
And so do our customers, check out a recent example in a clients home.


Solid lime green backsplash with motion texture, and large art panel with aubergine and tangerine!