Based in their Amsterdam atelier, Marcello De Simone and Bruce Wayland are the Italian/American duo behind the acclaimed Altered Perspectives series.
Since 2010, they have fused their backgrounds in studio art and art history to create one-of-a-kind wall art that bridges the gap between contemporary painting and antique ceramic tradition.
The Altered Perspectives Series
The studio’s signature work, Altered Perspectives, recontextualizes the past.
By layering original oil paintings directly onto antique ceramic table services, the artists create a "dialogue of eras."
These pieces are designed to be the cornerstone of the modern Gallery Wall—offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional framed art. Whether displayed as a single statement piece or a curated installation, their work adds a three-dimensional, sculptural element to any art collection.
The Altered Perspectives have been selected by numerous Interior Designers and Art Advisors for both Hospitality and Residential interiors in the US and the rest of the world.
Studio DeSimoneWayland is recognized at the highest levels of international craft and fine art:
International Academy of Ceramics (AIC): Members of the prestigious academy in Geneva, Switzerland (2025).
Homo Faber: Included in the Homo Faber Guide of best European artist-makers and featured in the Homo Faber: The Journey of Life exhibition at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice (2024).
Bergdorf Goodman: Two-time exhibitors at the Chairish Art Gallery at Bergdorf Goodman in New York (2023 & 2024).
Dutch Design Week: Partners of the Craft Council Nederland, with recent exhibitions highlighting their evolution into typographic and embroidered ceramic forms.
A Note for the US Collector
Each piece is a museum-quality acquisition, hand-crafted in Amsterdam and shipped with the expertise required for international transit.
For the designer or collector seeking an authentic European provenance, Studio DeSimoneWayland offers a unique intersection of history, materiality, and contemporary vision.