Antinous Tile Framed no.1
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Earthenware tile individually glazed
Framed in a floating frame which allows a gap around the raised up artwork
17.5 x 17.5 cm (with frame)
£145
This series of tiles by Mann features an icon of Queer mythology and is a contemporary reminder of Queer love throughout history, hidden but in plain sight. Antinous was emperor Hadrian’s homosexual lover, who was famously so beautiful and youthful, that upon his death, Hadrian had him deified and named a city after him; he has long been considered an icon for the LGBTQ+ community.
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Stoneware tile hand-made and hand-glazed by Mark Mann
£105 (unframed)
*Could be framed in a bespoke made to fit white wood frame with a floating effect (total size would be 17.5 x 17.5 cm for total of £145 (contact us to add framing)*
Antinous was emperor Hadrian's homosexual lover, who was famously beautiful and youthful, upon his death Hadrian had him deified and even named a city after him
This series of tiles is a stunning and contemporary reminder of Queer love throughout history
Antinous Tile Unframed no.2
Antinous Tile Unframed no.1
Stoneware tile hand-made and hand-glazed
£105 (unframed)
*Can be framed in a bespoke made to fit white wood frame with a floating effect (total size would be 17.5 x 17.5 cm for total of £145 (contact us to add framing)*
Antinous was emperor Hadrian's homosexual lover, who was famously beautiful and youthful, upon his death Hadrian had him deified and even named a city after him
This series of tiles is a stunning and contemporary reminder of Queer love throughout history
Large Rhododendron Tile
Stoneware tile hand-made and hand-glazed
25 x 16 cm (framed)
Framed in a floating frame which allows a gap around the raised up artwork
£185
Cast tile featuring a carnation, which is a flower tied to the symbolism of love and desire. The carnation also took on a symbolism of gay identity when depicted in green, a meaning that was popularised by Oscar Wilde.
Antinous Tile Unframed no.3
Stoneware tile hand-made and hand-glazed
£105 (unframed)
*Can be framed in a bespoke made to fit white wood frame with a floating effect (total size would be 17.5 x 17.5 cm for total of £145 (contact us to add framing)*
Antinous was emperor Hadrian's homosexual lover, who was famously beautiful and youthful, upon his death Hadrian had him deified and even named a city after him
This series of tiles is a stunning and contemporary reminder of Queer love throughout history
Cavorting Parakeets tile
Stoneware tile hand-made and hand-glazed
25 x 16 cm (framed)
Framed in a floating frame which allows a gap around the raised up artwork
£185
Cast tile featuring a carnation, which is a flower tied to the symbolism of love and desire. The carnation also took on a symbolism of gay identity when depicted in green, a meaning that was popularised by Oscar Wilde.
Cavorting Parakeets tile
Cavorting Parakeets tile
Cavorting Parakeets tile
Cast earthenware tile hand-made and hand-glazed
Approx size: 13.5 x 13.5 cm
*Can be framed (price accordingly) upon request, message to enquire
£105
Beware The Sods
55 x 55cm
£3450
In a world hostile to homosexual men, cottaging and cruising became an outlet for connection. This piece featuring individually casted and mounted ceramic tiles, references the 1950s scare films warning of the "dangers" of homosexuals. In the absence of decoration and imagery that represented gay men, queer meaning was found in what was around them.
Pandemonium
54 x 79 cm
£3150
This work is made up of individually casted and mounted tiles to create a piece which challenges the shameful notion of seeking love, sex, and connection in public toilets. In many of Mann’s works finely crafted facades conceal the harsh realities of persecution and hostility, serving as a decorative monument to forbidden loves. Shame plays a large role in the creative work of gay artists and designers and this piece combats shame found around these desires.
Acts of Gross Indecency
Acts of Gross Indecency
Acts of Gross Indecency
Cast earthenware tiles in an antique frame
67 x 50.5 cm
£2650
This work features cast earthenware tiles housing the words ‘Acts of Gross Indecency’, in reference to the criminal charge men faced for homosexual acts in England. In their deep bottle green colour and rectangular shape, the tiles are reminiscent of those found in public toilets, through this Mann is drawing on the significance of the public space for the Queer community and has contrasted the discomfort in these space by encasing them in a luxurious antique frame.
Glipses of Glory
Acts of Gross Indecency
Acts of Gross Indecency
Screen with 216 handmade terracotta tiles
169 cm tall varying width and depth
£7,500
This screen is made up of 216 handmade and glazed ceramic tiles, on one side, and on the other, one of Mark’s hand screen-printed textiles. This piece draws on the history that the queer community has with public and yet hidden spaces, by making a private object, such as a screen with a glory hole in it, into an opulent and luxurious item to be admired and seen. Mann is combatting the censorship and shame tied up with British Queer histories.