Wakefield, MA…………. Mosaic Art Now announces a Call to Artists for inclusion in the magazine’s first “Exhibition in Print.” Designed to replicate the experience of visiting a fine art gallery, the Exhibition will be curated by Scott A. Shields, PhD a recognized art authority. A prize of $1,000 will be awarded for the “Best in Show” as determined by Shields. The Prospectus and Submittal Forms can be found at www.MosaicArtNow.com.

Deadline for submissions is November 11, 2009. Questions can be sent to info@MosaicArtNow.com.

Shields, Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA will serve as the exhibit’s juror.

“I have long been intrigued by mosaics and am excited to see that the art form has expanded into something incredibly rich and diverse. I look forward to seeing how today’s mosaicists have pushed the art form to create new and artful ways of expressing themselves.”

Shields has curated numerous exhibitions and written catalogues for exhibitions such as those for ceramist Toshiko Takaezu and wood sculptor Robert Cremean. The Crocker Art Museum has one of the world’s finest ceramics collections. In 2012, it will host the International Academy of Ceramics Conference and Members’ Exhibition in its new 125,000 sq. ft. addition designed by Charles Gwathmey, FAIA.

Each individual work in Mosaic Art Now’s “Exhibition in Print” will receive a two-page spread in the 2010 edition of the magazine. Included in the layout will be a photograph of the entire mosaic, detail shots, and an artist’s statement.

“We know that the international mosaic community is producing truly great works of art,” said Founder and Editor Bill Buckingham. “At the magazine, we see these mosaics every day. This is our way of making sure that the rest of the world gets a chance to see them as well. We encourage accepted artists to provide us with pricing and contact information we can include in the magazine and website. We envision this as a cost effective format that will give artists international visibility.”

Mosaic Art Now is a high quality, four color annual magazine designed to promote contemporary mosaics and the artists who make them. This year, the magazine added a blog (http://MosaicArtNow.blogspot.com) and corresponding Facebook Page designed to keep mosaic artist and aficionados up to date on what’s happening in the art form. The Exhibit is one of a number of changes Mosaic Art Now is making that will further enhance the experience of readers, the representation of artists, and the perception of mosaics as an art form.

Obstschale mosaic art – angelazim
Format: 80 cm x 80 cm (2008); Smalti, Marmor/Marble, Kieselsteine/Pebbles

Obstschale Marmor, Smalti Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Obstschale Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Obstschale Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Obstschale Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Obstschale Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Obstschale Marmor, Smalti Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Mosaic Smalti Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Mosaic Smalti Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Marble Smalti Mosaic Detail – angelazim

durst.löscher mosaic art – angelazim
Smalti & Marbel on MDF 50 cm x 50 cm (2009)

Angela Zimek

Mosaic Artist – Angela Zimek

For me, creativity is a very important part of life. Designing and creating is one of my basic needs, I love the challenge of piecing together my ideas. I must thank my brother, his girlfriend & my husband, for without their persistence & support my works would never be seen.

My first exhibition of nudes was very successful & many exhibitions followed. I continue to experiment with different techniques through a combination of painting and mosaic. Strong colors are very important to me; gray often dominates representing the cold of the everyday, while the opposing warm colors express the joy of life. The harmonious and clear lines for me are an expression of equilibrium. Angela Zimek

wein.genuss mosaic art – angelazim
Format: 50 cm x 50 cm; Smalti auf MDF

WIP mosaic Geborgenheit – angelazim
Kiesel/Pebbles & Smalti auf Leinwand/on canvas (2009) Format: 120 cm 80 cm

Geborgenheit Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Geborgenheit Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Detail Bruchlinien Mosaic – angelazim

Bruchlinien I & II & III Mosaic Art – angelazim
Smalti, Marble; Pebbles; Stone on MDF 30 cm x 80 cm

Mosaic Detail Bruchlinien II – angelazim

Mosaic Detail Bruchlinien II – angelazim

Mosaic Detail Bruchlinien I – angelazim

Blume Teilansicht 4 Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Blume – Licht und Schatten – Mosaic Art – angelazim
Format: ca. 80 cm x 80 cm Smalti, Marmor, Acryl (2004)

Blume Teilansicht 2 – Mosaic Detail – angelazim

Blume Teilansicht 1 – Mosaic Detail – angelazim

couronne – crown mosaic – michele31600

Sceptique – Michele Artigue – Self Portrait – michele31600

Mosaic Artist – Michèle Artigue – Toulouse, France

Website: www.micheleartigue.fr

HUIPIL EXPOSE SUR BOIS mosaic – michele31600

Bouclier et plastron mosaic – michele31600

Plastron mosaic – michele31600

Plastron de ceremonie3 mosaic – michele31600

Plastron-2 mosaic – michele31600

Bouclier – shield mosaic – michele31600

Détail bouclier-3 mosaic – michele31600

Détail bouclier-2 mosaic – michele31600

Cuivre bouclier mosaic – michele31600
Tiare mosaic – michele31600

Mon coeur – self portrait – michele31600

Boubou-2 mosaic – michele31600

Détail boubou mosaic – michele31600

Effroi – self portrait – michele31600

Détail boubou-2 mosaic – michele31600

Ashima – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Evolution of Wish – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Laura Harris – Mosaic Artist

“Today, the world can appear fragmented and its people disconnected, mosaics allow me to fuse the pieces together to create something cohesive and beautiful , what I wish the world could be.” — Laura Harris

Portrait of a Ballerina – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Laura Harris was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1961. She is the daughter of the late Midwest sculptor/painter, Walter Lenz. Laura has been working in mixed media, including fiber art, acrylic art and mosaic art for over 25 years.

Swan Lake Mosaic Ballerina – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

More recently, Laura has concentrated on mosaic portrait art. She uses a direct method of application whereas each piece of tesserae is permanently adhered to a substrate. After sketching out a design, each individual piece of tesserae is hand cut to create unique mosaics.

Lady with Roses – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Her tesserae include venetian smalti and dichroic glass, 24 Kt. Italian gold smalti, porcelain, ceramic tile, mirror, stone and salvaged or recycled materials. Laura’s work has been compared to some of the great European mosaic artists of the 21st century.

Creeping Thyme – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Laura’s career was not limited to the field of art. Laura graduated summa cum laude from UWM-Milwaukee with a master’s degree in 1985. She worked as a speech-language pathologist for over 15 years and was recognized in 1998 as one of the top 5 teachers in Wisconsin for her efforts in the field of Assistive Technology and voted New Berlin Public School Teacher of the Year in 2001.

Old man in a hat – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Laura has now retired from her teaching career to pursue her art full-time. Although handicapped with MS, first diagnosed in 1985, Laura has risen above her physical limitations to create fine art mosaic pieces that encapsulate the heart and soul of the subject matter.

Hatsumomo mosaic – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

I was diagnosed with MS in 1985 ,but was able to work full time as a speech-Language pathologist until 2 years ago. My MS made it too difficult to continue. But, there’s always a silver lining and I discovered I could draw and create mosaic portraits out of glass and tile. I can’t feel when i cut myself… so, I guess this is what I was meant to do!
- Laura Harris

Peacock mosaic – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

Lotus – mosaic-art melonheadgallery

99 Menina pensativa – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 60 x 60 cm

98 Menino bebendo agua – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

130 Aurélia e Carol – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

108 O leitor – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

115 Dormindo no colo – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

101 Vendedor de algodão doce – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

107 Pesar e contentamento – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

118 Boia fria – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

110 Menina com vestido rosa – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

114 Catadora de papel – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

102 Velha peruana – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

113 O menino e o gato – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

111 Poeta – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

100 Engraxate – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

116 Os enganadores da morte – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

109 Vendedora de abóboras – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

112 Dormindo na escada – sergiohonorato
tec.: ceramic tile and acrylic on wood
dim.: 50 x 70 cm

Sergio Honorato

Mosaic Artist – Sérgio Honorato

Sergio Honorato is a visual artist who’s form of artistic expression includes caricature, mosaic & photography.

A class in mosaic opened new horizons, leading Sergio to visit Italy, the birthplace of Mosaic, in 2007. He found new inspiration for his art while visiting one of the most important mosaic schools in the world “Scuola Mosaicisti Friuli“.

Honorat has been producing mosaics for 10 years creating a number of panels for corporate collections, art galleries and art exhibitions.

Totemism Mosaic Sculpture Installation – Julie Deery

Homage to Isaiah Zagar – Detail of Totemism – Julie Deery

Totemism Mosaic Sculpture in my yard – Julie Deery

Pink Alien Mosaic Sculpture – Julie Deery

Peace Soldiers Mosaic Garden Ornament – Julie Deery

Face Apart Mosaic Garden Ornaments – Julie Deery

Artwork by Evan Deery, Mosaic Frame – Julie Deery

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

For the eager tourist, some truly hidden gems lie waiting to be discovered in Chile’s smallest towns.

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

In the case of the Region V community of Lo Abarca, the gems are scattered across buildings and fences in a series of striking tile mosaics by artist Patricia Marin.

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Glistening with a variety of themes, Marin’s tilework decorates nearly every stretch of open space in Lo Abarca, down to the very park benches and street signs.

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Sometimes playful, sometimes serious, she adapts scenes from the region into her impressionistic tile renderings.

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Sunflowers, grapes on the vine, roosters in the yard, and priests visiting the countryside all come alive around every street corner in this tiny village of 300.
The Valparaiso Times – Chile News – FESTIVAL IN VALPO REGION’S LO ABARcA

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) - Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Mosaicos en Lo Abarca (Cartagena – Chile) – Arte Urbano & Street Art in Chile

Grapevine Garden Urn – Plum Art Mosaics
28″ h x 16″ diameter garden urn. Glazed ceramic. Terracotta substrate.

Footed Flower Box – Plum Art Mosaics
12″ h x 14″ w x 6″ d flower box. Glazed ceramic; hand-painted wood legs; hand-painted box. Terracotta substrate.

Hanging Flower Box – Plum Art Mosaics
16″ h x 16″ w x 6″ d flower box. Glazed ceramic, glass gems. MDF substrate and metal grate.

Rosey Posey -Large Planter – Plum Art Mosaics

Purple Urn – Plum Art Mosaics
22×19x9 Glazed ceramic tile, turquoise stones, glass gems, metal knobs

Miracle Planter – Plum Art Mosaics

Sharon has been creating mosaic designs since 1999. Her signature style is cheerful and whimsical and incorprates her love of vibrant colors. The primary mediums are glazed ceramic tiles and broken china plates. Her training in decorative and faux furniture painting shares center stage with her mosaic talent in the embellishment of antique and modern furniture. Additionally, as an avid gardener, Sharon delights in making garden ornamentation, including fountains, tables, plant urns, garden plaques, and stepping stones. Mosaico Home

Italian Table – Plum Art Mosaics
16 inch diameter table – glazed ceramic tile

“She’s Got Legs” – Plum Art Mosaics

Top-”She’s Got Legs” Cabinet – Plum Art Mosaics

Rain Bowl – Plum Art Mosaics
6×6x3 Glazed ceramic tile, stone, glass gems, and bead fringe

Obelisk Whimsy – Plum Art Mosaics
18×7x7 Vitreous glass, glazed ceramic tile, glass gems, glass marbles, shell, millefiori, stone

Still Standing by Shannon Landis Hansen In NOLA City Park – geegj

Mosaic Sculpture – Still Standing – Artist – Shannon Landis Hansen

Art in Public Places Project – City Park Avenue near Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA

One of twenty new projects commissioned by the Arts Council of New Orleans in collaboration with the Joan Mitchell Foundation.


Mosaic – Piano man on the wrong keyboard – geegj

Mosaic Public Art Sculpture – Still Standing by Shannon Landis Hansen – geegj

Mosaic Piano man on a typewriter keyboard – geegj

Mosaic Down and Out – geegj

Mosaic Sculpture – “Still Standing” – geegj

Mosaic – Art of New Orleans – Mosaic “Still Standing” – geegj

Mosaic – “Still Standing” Harlequin – geegj

Mosaic – Southern Belle – “Still Standing” – geegj

Mosaic Artist – Shannon Landis Hansen

Broken ashtrays and salt shakers lend poetry to artist Shannon Landis Hansen’s sculpture ‘Still Standing’ – Doug MacCash – Times-Picayune – NOLA.com

Born in 1947, Shannon spent her childhood moving from place to place. She found herself living in boisterous construction camps in the Pacific Northwest, in a fishing village at the mouth of the Columbia river, a boarding house on the plains of Montana, and happily, for a short while, in a beloved brick house in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mosaic – Rose – “Still Standing” mosaic piece – geegj

Very shy and impressionable, she loved books, reading Dickens, Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, but, even more, she was always drawn into the secret lives of things, playing with and creating arrangements with whatever was at hand — driftwood, iron scraps, the objects found on an old dresser.

Mosaic – Southern Belle – geegj

She explains,

“Parallel to our lives are the lives of things. Just like us, they have their own journeys through time, in some ways staying the same, in some ways changing. The little German girl who wanted a Dresden ballerina got old and died, but the ballerina is still here — maybe she’s missing a few fingers that got chipped off.”

Mosaic – Pieces of the “Still Standing” mosaic – geegj

As an artist, Shannon started off as a watercolorist, winning awards and showing with the National Academy of Design in New York and the San Diego Watercolor Society, among others.

Mosaic sculpture – “Still Standing” mosaic – geegj

In the 1980s, inspired by such artists as Fra Angelica, Francis Bacon, and especially Joseph Cornell, Shannon began to create many-layered assemblages, taking part in group and one-woman shows at the Dickson Art Center, UCLA, the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Whittier College, and numerous galleries in Los Angeles.

Mosaic – Still Standing – Shannon Landis Hansen – Arts Council of New Orleans – geegj

Shannon’s current work, incorporating ceramic figures, mosaic tiles, plates, cups and saucers, is clearly an outgrowth and continuation of her previous interests. Reflecting her fascination with what might be called “transitoriness,” how things change over time, these lamps, tables, chairs and fountains explore how found objects can actually rediscover new life and beauty under her hands.   Shannon Landis Hansen

penn_ave_mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center
Community Mosaics by Daviea Davis
Photos by Nathan J. Shaulis

The Pittsburgh Glass Center Neighborhood Mosaic Project a collaborative residency and exhibition between Pittsburgh artist Daviea Davis, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, local schools and the community. The two-fold residency and exhibition began in January 2009.

lawrenceville_mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

During the residency Davis visited the schools to create community glass mosaics with students in the classroom. In PGC’s Hodge Gallery, she concurrently integrated the students’ ideas into a 360° glass mosaic panorama of the unique characteristics and joys of the City of Pittsburgh.

east_library_mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

daviea_feet mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

daviea_davis people mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

green mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

winter mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

sun mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

neighborhood mosaic – Pittsburgh Glass Center

Mosaic Artist – Daviea Davis

Daviea Davis is a self-taught glass mosaic artist, living in Pittsburgh’s Edgewood community. She works primarily in salvaged stained glass.

Daviea Davis- Neighborhood Mosaic Project – Pittsburgh Glass Center

She regularly creates community mosaics at Pittsburgh Glass Center and various Pittsburgh schools.

Neighborhood Mosaic Project Participants – Pittsburgh Glass Center

She teaches as she works, perpetually creating and encouraging creativity. Her easy nature makes her an engaging teacher.
Artists in Residence – Pittsburgh Glass Center