Functional Art: Everyday Objects with a Creative Twist
Discover Brushworq’s limited edition coasters — collectible, artistic, and unapologetically fun.
Perfect gifts for your table.
What is Functional Art?
We’ve always believed that art should be a part of life, not separate from it. For years, we expressed ourselves through traditional mediums, creating designs destined for framed posters and hanging canvas—beautiful works meant for walls. But a question kept nagging at us: Why should art stop at the frame?
This is the exact question that led us down the creative path of Functional Art.
Blurring the Line Between Art and Utility
Functional Art is about giving an artistic soul to the objects we use every single day. It’s the philosophy that a coffee mug shouldn’t just be a vessel for your morning brew; it should be a miniature masterpiece that adds a moment of joy to your routine.
For me, the transition was organic. My artistic designs—the same patterns, textures, and concepts I poured into a large canvas—found a new life when printed onto everyday, usable items.
Our creative path now revolves around:
- Creation: Developing original artistic concepts.
- Application: Intentionally placing those designs onto objects with a clear, utilitarian purpose.
The designs are no longer confined to galleries or blank walls; they are now tangible, usable pieces of a bigger picture.
Art You Can Live With
This concept has allowed us to turn an array of mundane items into statements of personal style and creativity. Our goal is to create products that you don’t just admire, but that you interact with daily.
- Coasters & Mugs: Protecting your furniture and starting your morning with a splash of color.
- T-Shirts & Tote Bags: Carrying your essentials and wearing a piece of art that tells a story.
- Posters & Canvas: For those traditional spaces, Brushworq designs still offer the classic framed experience.
Ultimately, our journey into Functional Art is about accessibility. It’s about bringing the thoughtfulness and uniqueness of handcrafted design out of the museum and into your home and hands. It embraces the idea that the most beautiful things are the ones you use the most.
To see how our artistic vision transforms everyday items, We invite you to explore the collection at brushworq.co.uk. We hope our Functional Art pieces inspire you to find beauty and purpose in every corner of your life.
Raise a Mug to National Pride
Whether you’re Team England, Team Scotland, Team Wales, or cheering for Northern Ireland, our UK National Flag Coasters are a brilliant way to wave your colours indoors. They’re sturdy, stylish, and a lot easier to fit in your bag than an actual flagpole. Perfect for gifting, showing pride, or starting a heated debate over who makes the best brew.
Your Favourite Albums, Reimagined
For the music lovers and vinyl junkies, our Covers Coaster Collection takes iconic album covers and gives them a cheeky Brushworq twist. Each one is designed to stand alone, but buy four and you’ve got your own personal playlist in coaster form. Warning: once they’re gone, they’re gone. No encore.
Mediterranean Magic on Your Coffee Table
If sunshine and sangria had a baby, it’d probably look like our Catalonia-inspired patterns. Bold, geometric, and full of character, they bring holiday vibes straight to your sofa. Pair that with our Azulejos-style coasters, inspired by classic Portuguese and Spanish tiles, and suddenly your cuppa feels like it’s being served in a Lisbon café. Functional art and travel therapy—without the airport queues.
Life’s too short for boring rooms. You’re not just decorating - You’re making a statement.
Ready to Show Your Unique Style?
From collectible coasters to Azulejos-inspired Tote Bags and limited-edition T Shirts, each design is here for a good time, not a long time.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone — and trust us, your look deserves the upgrade.
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