Fobért
Designs
Vintage Tin
Ceiling Tile Art
Contact us at: nancyfobert@yahoo.com
Hi I’m Nancy Fobért, my husband
is Gary Fobért and together
we are Fobért Designs. I was born in the lovely Finger Lakes Region
of New York and raised in the Midwest. In 2007 we returned east to join my Father in
the antique business. Our first encounter with tin ceiling tiles soon followed; it began at a church
located in Elmira, NY in 2008. I will
never forget when I looked up and saw that magnificent ceiling that had
witnessed decades of history. That was
the beginning of my Love Affair
with tin ceilings. Many ceilings
later I still get excited as I try to express myself in every piece of art.
I
developed a unique process of Tin
Glazing using layers of paints, stains and the sun as the “kiln” that
takes several days for the raw tin to emerge into finished pieces. The Historic glazed pieces are arranged and layered making bold,
industrial and contemporary statements of art.
The
tiles are One of Kind due
to the patina and warmth of the tin glazing combined with the design element of
layering several pieces. The history/provenance of where the art began its Journey is noted on the back
of each piece. Gary and I share a common
passion to preserve this part of our American Architectural History as art. The finished art ushers
the past into the present for a new generation to enjoy. It is truly art that breathes history on
your walls.
Rust & Dents are to tin as
Wrinkles and Laugh Lines are to a face;
they all add character!"
Nancy Fobert
"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us, establish the work of our hands for us -Yes, establish the work of our hands!!" Psalm 90:17