The Blue Umbrella is a Pixar short (about 5 minutes long) A charming love story between two umbrellas, one blue and one red, in a bustling, rainy city. Amid a storm, the blue umbrella spots the red umbrella, and they instantly connect. As the blue umbrella is swept away by the wind, he embarks on an adventure to reunite with the red one. With the help of animated city objects like streetlights and drain pipes, the umbrellas eventually meet again, symbolising love and connection in the midst of life's chaos. 

Whenever I watch that little film I dream of pulling up in a cafe, the bell trills as you push the door open. You put the slick umbrella in the stand to dry, order a warm drink and watch cars hiss past through a steamy window.

Every time I see this mosaic, I think of that café. I hope you enjoy it.

The Trilling Bell of the Steamy Café
500mm x 500mm
Ceramic Tile on MDF
2024