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When Netflix reached out to me to suggest working on this fantastic project for its Amsterdam headquarters, I couldn’t believe it. I was given full artistic freedom to create 25 murals based on Netflix Original series and films, with one condition: all heroes and iconic imagery should be recognisable with unique personalities and dramatic interest.

The finished artworks are presented as large tiles in the Delft Blue style. This is a traditional Dutch tin-glazed earthenware, a form of faience famous for its cobalt blue colours. Inspired by the 17th century Delftware installation in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, the tiles are mounted on the deep blue wall, hinting at the traditional Royal palace decorations.

In this workshop, we’ll explore this fascinating technique and learn

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