MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ——————————— sponsored by Before Nadine Edelstein, of NTCA member company Tile Design by Edelstein, developed a following with her distinctive tile work, her early training was study- ing molecular and developmental biology. “I was interested in the processes involved in pattern for- mation in developing organisms,” she said. If you’ve seen any of Edelstein’s work, you’d agree that her style – which honors the deep historic roots and cultural significance of this industry – pays homage to organic patterns and processes, transform- ing them into elegant works of art that serve her clients with function- Elegance brought to life: the work of Nadine Edelstein By Lesley Goddin This ungrouted installation is the feature wall of a new cooking school. Edelstein sorted and cut the pebbles, and used 1/4” foam board waterjet cut into circles and triangles. Pebbles were arranged and attached and made into circular and triangular “tiles” in her studio, then installed onto the wall with tinted thinset mortar over concrete board. Sheet aluminum was cut, bent and welded into the circular frames. 98 TileLetter | October 2018