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I am a fifth-generation New Zealander born in Blenheim and
Wanganui-based for much of my life. I have always been creative, have a
love for colour and texture and am absolutely mad about sunflowers!!
(did you notice?)
Mosaic work began in 2002 in
Wanganui, since then I have spent many hours sourcing inspiration from
the internet, library and many books to find out more about this
exciting art form. In the process I have discovered a passion for
putting together broken pieces to make something beautiful. The
fascination continues…
Visiting
mosaic studios and art galleries for inspiration is top of the list
when we travel and in my quest for more knowledge have attended
workshops in Auckland, Taupo, and Palmerston North and met other as
enthusiastic mosaic artists.
Mosaic
art challenges and inspires me to find new ways of developing ideas
and I am always on the lookout for different materials to use, more
ideas to try out. My mosaic pictures now include stained glass,
vitreous glass tiles, ceramic tiles and glass pebbles as I love the way
this combination enhances texture and light, especially as the sunlight
moves during the day.
My designs usually start with a small gem of an idea,
which develop until a point is reached of interest, movement and a
‘sense of life’. Many hours have been spent out in the workshop
designing and creating, with the most rewarding time when the completed
picture emerges as the excess grout is rubbed away.
Study
toward a Diploma in Art and Creativity with the Wellington-based art
school The Learning Connexion began in 2004. Through this extramural
course I have been able to experiment with new ideas and to become more
confident to express the beauty around me for others to enjoy.
After
much encouragement from my family I began making mosaic pictures to
sell. As my design has improved and more confidence has been gained I
am now offering a service to create “Mosaic Pictures”.This
original New Zealand art is ideal as a focal point for outside or used
as an interior design feature. Aluminium frames made by Ali Arc,
Wanganui, give the mosaics a professional and durable finish.
Please contact me if you would like to purchase a mosaic readymade or commission a mosaic made to your choice of design.
Mosaic Pictures have been shown at
Studio 86 Wanganui, Garden Inspiration Wanganui, Community Arts Centre Wanganui. The NZ Affordable Art Show, The Learning Connexion Student Exhibitions, Wellington Home & Garden Show and the Van Helden Gallery of Fine Art & Crafts, Days Bay, Wellington and the Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui.
2007 has brought great changes with Mosaic becoming my fulltime occupation and then in 2008 setting up studio space in town making the opportunity to mosaic any time any day and to run exciting classes and workshops. Next time that you are in Wanganui visit the studio and be inspiredto mosaic in your own way!
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