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Mosaic on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
16th Ave. Stairs on Flickr - Photo Sharing! san francisco
Stairway to heaven? on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic stairs on Flickr - Photo Sharing! san francisco california
Golden Gate Heights stairwalk July 30 2006 - 120 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Golden Gate Heights stairwalk July 30 2006 - 121 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Golden Gate Heights stairwalk July 30 2006 - 119 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The moon and stairs on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Moraga street stairs
Moraga stairway on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Moraga stairway on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Moraga stairway plaque on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
16th Ave. Stairs II on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
This mosaic staircase was inspired by the mosaic steps that lead up a long hill to the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps project has been a neighborhood effort to create a beautiful mosaic running up the risers of the 163 steps located at 16th and Moraga in San Francisco, California.
Artists Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher led the creation of the 163 mosaic panels that were applied to the step risers, over 300 neighbors joined us in making them, and over 220 neighbors sponsored handmade animal, bird and fish name tiles imbedded within the mosaic. The City permitting process was completed on August 18, 2004. KZ Tile, a major San Francisco tilesetting company, generously agreed to set the mosaic panels into the risers and tile the step treads with rough, nonslip tile.
How was the mosaic installed?
The mosaic was created in 163 separate panels by the artists, working together with project volunteers. High-fire outdoor tile was used. The panels were laid out on mesh backing, then applied to the risers by a professional tilesetter, according to the highest industry standards. Finally, the tilesetter grouted the mosaic and paved the treads with ADA-compliant tile.
16th Ave Tiled Steps Project - San Francisco
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Stairs & Step Images Archive
Mosaic steps in Santa Teresa in Rio. (same steps from previous 2 pic.) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A escada de azulejos da Lapa. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
the great madness on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Escadaria Selaron, Lap on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A escada de azulejos da Lapa. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
101_0057 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Escadaria Santa Teresa - Rio de Janeiro on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A escada de azulejos da Lapa. The stair of tiles on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A escada de azulejos da Lapa. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Jorge Selaron Palma Louca - Photo Journals - Selarón’s world -
“I was born in Chilli in 1947 and, after travelling, working and living in more than 50 countries, I arrived in Brazil in 1983. In 1990, I started work on my major masterpiece which, little by little, turned into the most original stairway in the world. It has 250 stairs and is 125 metres long.
In the beginning, everyone laughed at me I covered the steps in green, blue and yellow tiles - the colours of the Brazilian flag. As I worked, my profession changed from painter to sculptor, my hands covered in blood, calluses, irritating and in pain. Even though the work was difficult, I was passionate about it.
The rent was late, the phone was cut but every time I succeeded in finding some money, I bought materials and continued, obsessed and possessed. I worked without rest and I stopped when I had no more material left. When that happened, I painted paintings to earn some money so that I would be able to continue my work. Since 1977, I have painted and drawn over 25,000 pregnant women, my choice of subject due to a past personal issue. I have already painted more than 300 tiles and I have put much of my life into my masterpiece. I have invented a fantastic unique technique which consists of constantly changing the tiles. This gives a unique energy, and makes it a living, mutating work of art with over 2000 different tiles, collected in over 60 different countries.”
Mosaic Stairs - Santa Teresa Steps - Mosaic Artist - Jorge Selaron
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Stairs & Step Images Archive
Heads of State - Mosaic Artist - Daryl Lynne Wood
I am honored to present this month’s featured Mosaic Artist, Daryl Lynne Wood
Daryl Lynne’s latest mosaic ‘Heads of State, Round Table Summit’ is so incredibly unique that I knew there must be a story behind it. I asked if she could provide a little insight into her inspiration & process…
Daryl Lynne When I work in my studio I listen to CBC all day. I hear so many programs about Round Table Summit Meetings along with all the atrocities on the daily news. I become overwhelmed with the thought of wasted human life in areas of cultural conflict.
Being able to create art work in a peaceful setting usually seems so far removed from the everyday suffering of so many people, that I wanted to make some small effort towards the idea of communication and tolerance amongst varied cultures.
My purpose became to manifest “peace by piece”. I laid each mosaic piece in the hope of communicating an alternative to violent conflict and the idea that mixed cultures could co-exist the way varied materials coexist in harmony in a mosaic.
M.A.S. Mosaic Gallery - Mosaic Artist - Daryl Lynne Wood
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.
Josef Norris
Kid Serve Supervising Artist & Director Josef Norris shares his experience creating mosaic murals with children:
- m.a.s. any advice for artists interested in working on large scale mosaic projects with children?
- Josef The most important part of any kids project is to form a strong partnership with the adults involved. Be careful of volunteers – they’re great if they show up – but don’t count on them. Work with small groups of kids, usually not more than 6 at a time.
M.A.S. Mosaic Article - Kid Serve - Creating Mosaic Murals with Children
Mosaic Art Focus - The Mosaic Art Source Newsletter
Mosaic Art Source Kid Serve & Josef Norris Mosaic Image Archive
Mosaic Artist & Photographer- Arlene Piarulli
The Prix Picassiette International Mosaic Exhibit in Chartres, France included a rich array of subject, material, texture & color in both 2 & 3D mosaics. Special thanks to mosaic artist & exhibitor Arlene Piarulli for sharing her photos with us!
The Prix Picassiette Mosaic Exhibition was created in 1996 at the 10th anniversary of the 3R association. The Association promotes the creation of mosaics and was inspired by Raymond Isidore who covered his house with mosaics. The “maison picassiette” is located in Chartres, France.
M.A.S. Mosaic Exhibit - Prix Picassiette 2006 Mosaic Photos
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.
Mosaic Art Source - Raymond Isidore & La Maison Picassiette Image Archive
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