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We found a home for sale in Bisbee with a mosaic patio made of all sorts of broken pottery. It was amazing. It was like a treasure hunt. You could look at it for hours an not see all of the bits. If I lived there and wanted to keep kids busy for hours, I’d say something like, “Go outside and look for the last supper piece on the wall. Don’t come back in until you find it.”
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A closeup of some of the mosaic pieces. I could have spend hours looking through them.
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This mosaic was found in artist Rose Johnson of Bisbee’s bathroom. We were told that she spends a lot of time in there. We saw her home on the home tour. I want one like that.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
pique assiette
pique assiette - or picassiette ( a french term -”stolen from plate”) - pieces of broken pottery, china, glass, buttons, figurines, and/ jewelry are cemented onto a base to create a new surface. Almost any form can be used as a base, and any combination of pieces can be applied, restricted only by the individual creator’s imagination. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source picassiette photo archive
Winter Rose on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Okay it’s not mosaic, but just about as exciting. In Vancouver, we barely get snow & when it stays we almost declare a state of emergency! 
Snowy Day on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
We’re in the middle of a freak storm, there’s about 3 or 4 inches on the ground in spots this morning. For Vancouver, in November, this is *weird*. But hey, I didn’t have to drive this morning, so it’s fun!
Walking on Ice on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
We’re all walking on ice!
Sun on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Harold Martin Botanic Garden, Leicester. Sculpture in the garden
Guy Portelli
Sun
Bronze and mosaic
Guy Portelli
Sun detail
Bronze and mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Gardens, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
Red hot pokers II
Guy Portelli
Bronze and Mosaic
Red hot pokers detail
Guy Portelli
Bronze and Mosaic
Guy Portelli
Red hot pokers I
Bronze and mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Garden, Leicester. Sculpture in the garden
Guy Portelli
Red hot pokers base
Bronze and mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Garden, Leicester. Sculpture in the garden
Guy Portelli
Red hot pokers base detail
Bronze and mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Garden, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
Guy Portelli
Why?
Bronze &mosaic
Guy Portelli
Why? detail
Bronze & mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Gardens, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
Go for it
Guy Portelli
Bronze and Mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Gardens, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
Go for it - detail
Guy Portelli
Bronze and Mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Gardens, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
Go for it - detail 2
Guy Portelli
Bronze and Mosaic
Harold Martin Botanic Gardens, Leicester. Sculpture in the Garden
signature
Guy Portelli
GUY PORTELLI ARBS - Born . South Africa 13th June 1957
Studied Interior Design and 3D Design at Medway College of Art 1974-78I worked as a sculptor in the special effects dept for the BBC TV before setting up own studio in 1981, producing sculptures for the advertising market. My first opportunity in the world of fine art sculpture was being commissioned to sculpt 13, 9ft classical sculptures for The London Pavilion, in Piccadilly Circus, London. Elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1998 and voted on to the council in 2000. Activly involved with the promotion of sculpture organising many group exhibitions.Having gained a reputation for Classical sculpture, I wanted to promote the more creative aspects of my work, and set about exhibiting my abstract sculptures in galleries, sculpture parks, Manchester Art House, Sausmarez Manor in Guernsey, and a major London show with Andrew Logan. Many large commissions followed:Sainsburys Lavender in Wallington,London. The Irises, a 5mtr bronze for a private house, and the Trafford Centre sculptures which was the largest commission in the U.K during 1998.
mosaic sculpture, originally uploaded by write817.
“Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). With over ten million people living within its city limits, Seoul is one of the most populous cities in the world. However, with an area of only 605 square kilometres, smaller than cities such as London or New York City, it is one of the most densely populated major cities, like Tokyo and Hong Kong. Seoul’s population density has allowed it to become one of the world’s most digitally-connected cities. It also has more than three million registered vehicles which often cause widespread traffic jams.” wikipedia
060208 Stockholm Rinkeby T futhark, originally uploaded by xjyxjy.
Love the colours and the splendour of the golden mosaic here in the underground station of the poorest district in the whole of Sweden. The characters are the letters of the Old Runic Series. The runic alphabet is called “futhark” after the first six letters. TH is the single one letter “thorn”.
“The Vikings are often portrayed as illiterate, uncultured barbarians who evinced more interest in plunder than in poetry. In fact, the Vikings left behind a great number of documents in stone, wood and metal, all written in the enigmatic symbols known as runes. They relied on these symbols not only for writing but also to tell fortunes, cast spells, and provide protection. Early Germanic tribes of northern Europe were first to develop runes, but the Scandinavians soon adopted the symbols for their own use. When the seafaring Vikings traveled to faraway lands, they brought their system of writing with them, leaving runic inscriptions in places as distant as Greenland. Wherever they went, Vikings turned to runes to express both the poetic (”Listen, ring-bearers, while I speak/Of the glories in war of Harald, most wealthy”) and the prosaic (”Rannvieg owns this box”), inscribing them on everything from great stone monuments to common household items.
The runic alphabet, or Futhark, gets its name from its first six sounds (f, u, th, a, r, k), much like the word ‘alphabet’ derives from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta. Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used the runes originally as a means of communication and only later for magical purposes.”
solid gold standers, originally uploaded by mosurades.
sicis gold mosaic mannequins
Bollard mosaics, originally uploaded by ◄Kentigern►.
EX compañeras, originally uploaded by karikatur.
standing, originally uploaded by mosurades.
Sicis the Art Factory - manufacturer of the smalto line - machine-made flat square alternative to the Traditional Venetian handcut style of Orsoni Smalti.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
colorful mosaic school of fruili, originally uploaded by Lorenzo T..
Mosaic school in Spilimbergo, Italy on Flickr - by Lorenzo T
Mosaic Spilimbergo, Italy on Flickr - by Lorenzo T
Fruili School in Spilembergo, love their technique and HAVE to go. They are finally offering summer courses check it out.
I am honored to present this month’s featured Mosaic Artist, Gary Drostle.
Gary is a professional mosaic artist with over 20 years experience & the current President of the British Association of Modern Mosaic.
Gary was presented the 2006 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Award for craftspeople of outstanding merit and professional development. This award will take Gary to the ‘Master in Mosaic’ course at the great Venetian Smalti works of the Orsoni family in Venice. Gary will be staying at the luxurious Domus Orsoni which is located on the factory grounds. He will study the traditional methods of smalti glass production and work in the material with the guidance of the Venetian Masters. Congratulations Gary!
M.A.S. Mosaic Gallery - Gary Drostle’s Mosaic Art
Mosaic Art Focus - The Mosaic Art Source Newsletter
Please Note: This Mosaic Image may not be reproduced in any form without the legal authorization of the artist. Please be aware that Mosaic Artists worldwide have united to form an International Mosaic Art Watch Group that will support the prosecution of anyone who does so.
Gary is fabulously busy, with multiple projects on the go but was sweet enough to indulge me, answering a few quick questions…
- m.a.s. After you’ve finished a mosaic, do you ever see little things you wish you’d done differently?
- Gary All I see is all the things I should have done differently
- m.a.s. Glad to know I’m not the only one, you have no idea how much better that makes me feel!
M.A.S. Mosaic Article - ‘Q & A’ with London Mosaic Artist Gary Drostle
Conflict/Peace: FINDING COMMON GROUND
A J U R I E D E X H I B I T I O N
M AY 1 7 - J U N E 1 7, 2 0 0 7
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Description: Conflict - whether at work, in the family, with friends, or in the community – is an everyday part of life. Resolving those differences in a productive way, without harming others or ourselves is a constant challenge. While each of us routinely solves disagreements on our own, practitioners in the sponsoring organizations devote their energies to assisting people in this endeavor. This exhibit seeks to visually explore and celebrate the art of moving from conflict to peace in any realm.
Entries due: February 1, 2007 more on Conflict/Peace: Finding Common Ground - submissions
SAMA Mosaic Arts International 2007 - Desert Andamento
Open to all current SAMA members, age 18 and over. Mosaics may be 2-D, 3-D, Large Scale Interior, or Large Scale Exterior works. Large Scale works are those whose weight and dimensions are larger than the allowable 2-D and 3-D parameters and may be fine art, decorative, functional, or permanent installations in public or private settings. Large Scale entries will be exhibited by photograph.
Entries due : November 30, 2006 more on SAMA Mosaic Arts International 2007 - submissions
by ungerschulze
Smalti mosaics created by Eberhard Schulze at the Unger-Schulze Mosaic and Stained Glass Studio in London, England between 1960 and 1974.
Eberhard Schulze Smalti Mosaic at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Wigan
“At St. Jude’s, the scene of the Crucifixion is captured by a wonderful, huge smalti mosaic that dominates the wall above the altar. This splendid work, which bears the signature “Unger/Eber”, was designed by Hans Unger, and created by mosaic artist, Eberhard Schulze. The two Germans began combining their considerable skills in the early 1960’s.”
by ungerschulze
A few of Mr. Schulze notes, which he made in 1965 soon after the completion of the mosaic:
- The dominant feature was going to be the mosaic, Christ on the Cross, above the altar. The mosaic measures 17 ft by 9 ft.
- To cover the area, almost a thousand pounds of Venetian smalti are applied. The larger-sized ceramic tiles were specially made in our studio. These tiles were cut into shape to the sizes required and although the wastage was more than 50 per cent, the overall effect was worth the effort. The shapes of the sections are determined by the design. The tesserae and tiles are set into a special pliable mixture of dark coloured cement onto a base of marine plywood covered with expanded metal. The mosaic is executed in the direct method and took seven months to be completed and installed.
- I worked for two weeks in the spring of 1965 in a half-finished and cold church in Wigan installing the mosaic; every section weighed about 200lbs and had to be carried and lifted up a scaffold by several men, and put into position.
by ungerschulze
“Hans Unger became acknowledged as one of the best mosaic designers in London and his smaller works became sought after by private buyers. Tragically, he ended his own life in June 1975.
Sadly, Eberhard Schulze was forced to give up mosaic-making, when a spinal injury forced him into early retirement. He went on to develop a successful career as a specialist aquarist, becoming England’s leading discus fish breeder.”
St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Wigan: Our Church
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Pella, originally uploaded by KCA.
Mosaic flooring from the archaelogical site we bribed our way into. This was the birthplace of Alexander the Great in 356 BC. (Probably boring to most, but to history nerds like me, this is gold.) From Pella, in the Macedonia region of Greece.
Mosaic Art Source - pebble mosaic images archive
Pella Mosaic, originally uploaded by Matthew Whitaker.
Pella Mosaics - “The most important group of mosaics in Macedonia was found at Pella, capital of the kingdom from the beginning of the 4th century BC. The mosaics date to the end of the 4th century BC, and were found mainly in two houses of the city, the “House of Dionysos” and the “House of the Abduction of Helen” where they adorned the floors of the formal rooms.
Their depictions belong to two categories: those with simply a geometric decoration covering the entire surface of the floor, and those with representative subjects, such as hunts, Amazonomachy (battle of Amazons) and others.
The efforts to indicate volume by the use of shading is noteworthy. The color scale is limited, with most figures being in pale shades against a neutral background. In some cases there is an attempt to suggest the natural space in which the figures move. One mosaic floor bears the artist’s signature: “Gnosis epoesen” (Gnosis made this).Novel elements are evident in the technique for laying these floors: for the first time use is made of the size of the pebbles and new materials are also used, such as semi-precious stones or glass tesserae for the detail. Strips of lead and bands of baked clay emphasize the outlines.
Mosaic Art Source - pebble mosaic images archive
Pella Mosaic, originally uploaded by Matthew Whitaker.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
“hunting a lion” - opus lapilla - mosaic detail
opus lapilli - mosaic consisting of small pebbles of many natural colors, one of the first types of paving. ex. Hunting a lion – pebble floor, 4th century BC, Pella (Macedonia) Pella Museum
Mosaic Art Source - pebble mosaic images archive
Pella Mosaic, originally uploaded by Matthew Whitaker.
Mosaic Art Source - pebble mosaic images archive
Mosaïk Museo Archeologico Nazionale, originally uploaded by LLaan.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli - “The Mosaic collection comprises portions of floor decorations and some wall decorations dating from the two centuries before Christ and up to 79 A.D., almost all of them from Pompei, Herculaneum and Stabiae. The majority are emblèmata, scenes with figures often derived from Greek paintings. On display are two scenes from the “new style comedy”, signed by Dioskourides of Samos, and the rich array of mosaics from the House of the Faun in Pompei, which includes the famous scene from a battle between Alexander the Great and the Persians under Darius. Also of particular interest are the three sectilia, rare examples of this technique of inlaying different coloured marbles in a slate base to depict figures.”
NAPLES - MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE, originally uploaded by kwbill.
A column covered with floral mosaics from Pompeii.
marble column and more mosaics from Pompeii, originally uploaded by a-birdie.
What the heck happened in Pompeii?
Mosaic Art Source - Pompeii mosaic archives
fantastic mosaiced floor, originally uploaded by a-birdie.
Mosaic wall, Herculaneum, originally uploaded by jrpreiss.
Cesar Manrique, Lanzarote, originally uploaded by Tanya Bowd.
“Cesar Manrique was a sculpture, painter, architect and one of the pioneers of modern art in Spain. He created the 7 tourist centers of Lanzarote and had a great influence on the protection of both the nature and the culture of the island.
He convinced the local government to disallow the construction of high buildings and the use of billboards that would harm the beauty of the natural landscape.”
Canary Islands, Spain
Broken promises, originally uploaded by A Different Perspective.
Mosaic torso, originally uploaded by adamrice.
Original Glass Mosaic Artwork Austin Texas
Pascal M. Simon - Mosaic Artist
pascalmsimon@yahoo.com
Austin, TX
Mosaic guitar, originally uploaded by adamrice.
Original Glass Mosaic Artwork Austin Texas
Pascal M. Simon
pascalmsimon@yahoo.com
Austin, TX
Kansas City Airport Moon Mosaic, originally uploaded by DLTbluefrog.
Kansas City Airport Eye Mosaic, originally uploaded by DLTbluefrog.
manchesterclassic, originally uploaded by Djuliet.
merrion mosaics january 2006 3, originally uploaded by belljw18670.