In the artistic production of the furnace, numerous artistic creations inspired by the Art Nouveau style and Renaissance ideals can be found.
Art Nouveau is characterized by shapes created and derived from plant and animal nature, as well as its two-dimensionality influenced by Japanese art, which was embraced in the artistic production of the furnace. Various artistic creations depict two-dimensional female figures surrounded by flowers, while behind them, the chimneys of the furnace scatter wavy clouds across the sky.
The girl with blue hair
Ceramic panel depicting a girl with the coat of arms of Treviso and the Guerra Gregorj Kiln behind her.
Pietro Murani, 1901, 125 x 80 cm
Important were also the Sacred Art panels featuring Madonnas, Saints, and Angels. Colorful panels were used to experiment with new techniques, from mosaic to fresco imitation.
Angel
Arturo Malossi, polychrome ceramic panel of sacred art, Maiolica technique, 75x105 cm
There is depicted an angel with long golden hair, dressed in a purple tunic. The gaze is turned towards the sky and the hands are joined in prayer. The work has been exhibited at several national events, including the VI Fiera di Padova in 1924.
Equally important is the Futurist influence in the establishment, especially noticeable in the works and personal character of Arturo Martini. Mythological figures often accompanied the artistic production, many created by Arturo Martini and some by Mario Gregorj.
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Little Satyr
Ceramic panel, Arturo Martini, 1910, 30 x 30 cm.
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Satyr with Maiden
Ceramics, Mario Gregorj, 1957, 30 x 20 cm
Low-relief tiles, decorative glazed tiles for wall coverings, decorative gold fragments, large ceramic friezes, exterior building decorations, high-fired tiles with metallic reflections, and decorative enamel paintings were produced.
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Small ceramic tile, early 20th century from Guerra-Gregorj Kiln
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Relief ceramic tile from Fornace Guerra-Gregorj, Piero Murani, late 19th century, 16 x 16 cm
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Relief ceramic tile from Fornace Guerra-Gregorj, Alberto Martini
Notable is the private collection of the Guerra-Gregorj family, composed of ceramics and sculptures by both well-known and unknown artists.
Tile depicting a peacock, Galileo Chini, Lustre Majolica, 1898-1900, 28x28 cm, Private collection.
Christ, 35x43 cm, Gregorio Gregorj private collection.
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