Ceramic tiles for County Hall

I was honoured to be commissioned by County Hall to create a ceramic tile mural celebrating one of London’s most iconic landmarks. The finished work, Golden County Hall, is a hand-crafted ceramic tile mural depicting building, framed by the River Thames and the city’s ever-changing sky. Every tile was individually cut, carved in relief, hand-painted, and finished with gold lustre. Created over six months and fired in the County Hall kilns, the mural reflects both the building’s enduring presence and the changing light and movement of the landscape that surrounds it.

Golden County Hall

The mural is composed of 200 tiles, each varying in size and carved in relief to create depth and texture across the surface. Every tile was carefully shaped by hand before the building design was painted in black underglaze. Layers of stoneware glazes were then applied to build colour and atmosphere, followed by a final gold lustre firing to highlight key details. Once all the tiles were complete, the mural was assembled and permanently installed within County Hall.

After each kiln firing, the tiles were laid out and assembled to check their colours, alignment, and overall composition. Watching the mural gradually come together felt like piecing together a giant jigsaw puzzle.

Golden County Hall is permanently installed at County Hall, where it can currently be viewed inside the patisserie Mochi House. If you're visiting the South Bank, do stop by and see the mural in person.