The annual day out for British Mosaic Art last weekend, held at the exquisite V&A in London proved to be a veritable feast for the mosaic artists soul. I am sure the British Association for Modern Mosaics (BAMM) who organises the annual gathering will add detailed info on each talk to their website. I’ve been [...] Read more...
‘Mosaic Memories’ virtual exhibition part 2
The Mosaic Memories exhibition is just finished – what a wonderful event it has been. As there were 13 of us, we each took turns to invigilate and it was my turn yesterday. Despite the constant showers, over 70 people came through the doors (including several students from my mosaic course, which was lovely). The [...] Read more...
A mosaic feast for you! Virtual exhibition part one.
Ah…what a wonderful evening we had last Friday at the Private View of the Mosaic Memories exhibition. The sun came out, the Pimms flowed, the gallery was full to bursting with people, laughter, oohs and ahhs! Rightly so as this exhibition is a real feast of eye candy. Before showering you with pictures I have [...] Read more...
Topps Tiles Mosaic Award success!
Last Thursday was a little bit special. It was my usual mosaic drop-in class here in South London and two of my lovely regular students were here. Also visiting was a mosaic friend, Jane. We had met on a mosaic course 8 years ago and hadn’t seen each other for 7 years. It was on [...] Read more...
Mosaic & that special something….an opportunity for you!
There is something special about making mosaic art. If you have already been captivated, you will know what I am talking about. If you have not come under its spell, let me explain. Mosaic making has some (almost mystical) ability to take us beyond ourselves and into ourselves, both at the same time. In connecting [...] Read more...
Must see…!
What an amazing treat. An invitation to the private view of the most delicious collection of mosaic sculpture here in London. I walked in the door and began ooohing and ahhing right away. The Piecemaker exhibition at the wonderful London Glass Blowing Centre (worth a visit in its own right) brought together the collection of [...] Read more...
Mosaic exhibition pictures galore!
On Wednesday we went to see the mosaic exhibition at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Here’s some pictures. Photos never do mosaics justice and the lighting in the place wasn’t brilliant so please excuse the quality. Enjoy. My little beloved with my new big piece, Beloved! By Karla Duterloo Sorry, didn’t get the artists name. If anyone [...] Read more...
One fabulous launch and an amazing work of the heart
The Hospital Mosaic Project was launched last Thursday – unveiled by internationally renowned mosaic artist, Martin Cheek (photo left) and Philip Holmes (photo right) to reveal a wall of over 100 mosaics by artists from all around the world (including yours truly). Everyone gasped – and rightly so. My mosaic is bottom row, second in [...] Read more...
My South London mosaic workshops round-up – a look at what is possible…
…with a little time, Julia’s first mosaic patience, Kevin’s first mosaic some tiles Johnny’s first mosaic and nippers, Rah’s first mosaic glue Nicolle’s second mosaic and grout Kirsteen’s first mosaic and some passionate teaching Judith’s first mosaic and inspiration… Rachel’s mosaic people who have never done mosaic art Kate’s first mosaic make things Lucy’s first [...] Read more...
My South London mosaic workshops round up…(and a note about garlic!)
Welcome to my regular round-up of work by my mosaic students! As always, I am relishing the buzz of seeing people fall in love with the mosaic medium, getting totally absorbed in the process and feeling energized to create. Its such an honour to facilitate this. Hard at work at the Artyard taster workshop As [...] Read more...
