Mosaic art can be featured in any room in your home. You can decorate your furniture with it, your walls and floors...The applications are only limited by your imagination.
Relief stone mosaic panel for a background to interior pool - Sergey Karlov 'Living Water' - Sergey Karlov Sergey Karlov grew up in the village of Majna on the southern tip of the Republic of Khakassia in Russia. As a teen he began working at the stone-working plant of the Sayanmramor Combine, as a stone cutter and grinder, then spent 5 years studying at the Urals College of Applied Arts at the Faculty of Artistic Stone.. Here he developed an appreciation for the classical mosaic arts, especially Roman, Byzantine and Florentine styles and also studied
Found Object Mosaic Wall Art by guest blogger Renee I’ve been enthralled with mosaic art using found objects since I was a kid. This project is a great way to share mosaic with your kids. It’s a fun and easy...
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Roman mosaic in the House of Amphitrite Located at Bulla Regia, an archaeological site in northwestern Tunisia, a former Roman city near modern Jendouba Richard Mortel-flickr The ancient art of mosaics stands as a symbol of eternity, due to its adoption by notable architects and artists in many great places of worship and in the adornment of ancient buildings and homes. Monumental murals, facades, floors and ceilings were ideal features for the mosaic medium as it was durable and easily adapted to intricate shapes and designs. Some of the finest examples of mosaic art can be found in
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Cover Photo: Jane Perkins It’s hard to believe that we started this blog almost two years ago today! As a content curator and main blogger of this online journal, my major aim and concern was to highlight and restore an ancient art form one letter at a time. Yes, it’s almost two years. Can you believe it? Time flies, but the memories collected along the way can never be replaced. Has anyone heard me say time (again) ? A lot of us take so much time to honor linear possessions, but there are instances when we should also honor time itself. I’ll grab the chance to bring back five of my favorite posts about “Time” I wrote this year: 5 Mosaic Art Cities Of The Future What Does the Future of Mosaic Art Look Like? Conceptual Art: Visualizing Temporal Data Roman Mosaic Discoveries Made Through Time In Today’s article, I’ll take another trip across space and back through time to experience an art form of several mores and historical episodes. Ever since the earliest times, Humanity has witnessed challenge and mystery in the natural world. Similar to anthropological art, early mosaics depict animals, humans and include archaic symbols. Each reproduction became a spontaneous construction through the filter of time and space. Today, Mosaic Art appears in a vast variety of mediums and means. These include the mammoth mosaic installations and digital mosaic imaging of our age. In contrast, contemporary mosaics or artworks being made today, the subject or story is more important than the materials and mediums used to make it. Art has been a philosophy through which humanity has not only acknowledged, but also twisted history—both past and future.This article will take you on a brief wonder-filled journey through the past, present and future of Mosaic Art. Past : What were the Origins of Mosaic Art? In your opinion, could we ever travel back in time? Time travel has always been one of our wildest fantasies for centuries. According to recent scientific theories, traveling back in time to witness the Egyptians build the pyramids or watch the Greeks creating pebble mosaics is doubtfully vague. However, it’s not necessarily impossible. Hence, a little historical background might take you on a magical trip back in time to the Neolithic Period around 6,000 years ago arriving to Roman and Byzantine empires. Neolithic Period 4000 BC: Mosaic patterns first surfaced through the use of terracotta cones being applied point first onto structures as a means of decoration. They were colorful and didn’t follow a defined form. Bronze Age 800 BC After being used for decorative purposes, mosaics appeared as an ornament to pebbled pavements. Hellenic Period 400 BC Mosaic art in Greece took a more structured shape, converting the pebble method into an art form, with defined geometric patterns and portraiture. Roman Empire 27 BC With the rise of the Roman Empire, took mosaics further afield, although the echelon of talent and creativity was still weak. Their subjects were scenes to commemorate their gods and marital themes. Byzantine Empire 5th century Eastern influences became visible in mosaic patterns and designs. The use of, Smalti, glass tesserae sourced from northern Italy, proved to be popular in the Byzantine period. Byzantines made sure to install their tiles at correct angles in order to allow light reflection and refraction. Present : In What Ways is Mosaic Art Different Today? Although there is no single central feature to compare mosaic art today with the mosaics of the Byzantines period, a medium revival was perceived for a number of important traits. Mosaic art today was discernible by a combination of great technical skill and widespread use. The world today celebrates a creative appearance of a contemporary mosaic art wave, and a rising presence in the world of modern art. Modern mosaicists are expanding their visions in collage art, assorted forms of assemblage, variety of kinetic mosaic art and of course the digital mosaic art wave. Nonetheless, Tesserae are still perceptible in modern mosaic artworks inspired the ancient famous techniques and urbanized in designs and cleverness. Future : What Does the Future of Mosaic Art Look Like? As I thoroughly explained in a previous article, a new archetype is expected to appear before the end of the 21st century. This idea has been envisaged for quite some time now, and could be disclosed by 2030 or earlier. Inspiration draws from every corner of life, and this art form is expected to foment a new art rebellion shortly. Featured Mosaics: Courtesy Of Laura and Jack Harris What better way to conclude this article than with a quote by the great Author of Watchmen? “There is no future. There is no past. Do you see? Time is instantaneous, a complicated prearranged gemstone that human beings persist on screening one frame at a time, when the whole concept/story is observable in every facet.” Last but not least, i’d like to thank y’all for reading, as I hope that this article has been inspiring and informative! Here’s to many more years together!
23.4.2010: vault of the presbytery, San Vitale, Ravenna
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Why is mosaic art so popular? Whenever we feature a new piece of mosaic artwork on our blog, it makes a strong impression. In person, it’s touchable and approachable, and so appealing. Beyond that, handmade mosaic art has inspired numerous writers over the years. Also, the concept of many small pieces forming a finished piece of art stretches across cultures and emotions. It’s an idea that describes our lives, with all the joys and complications that they hold. Top Ten Fantastic Mosaic Quotes 1. “We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars… Glued together with magic and music and words.” ― Anita Krizzan Lady in Blue by Mozaico The idea that the very essence of our being is formed from our experiences, relationships, inspiration, and a dash of cosmic beauty is quite lovely, isn’t it? Poet Anita Krizzan’s lines speak to the moments we are happily aware of our existence. Our Lady in Blue mosaic wall art captures this feeling. Serene blues, swirling mosaic patterns, gentle doves and bright flowers surround a woman. Moreover, her closed eyes and peaceful expression show a woman who is receptive to her personal voice and her ties to the world around her. 2. “…but beautiful mosaics are made of broken pieces.” ― Lori Jenessa Nelson Butterflies & Buttercups by Mozaico This line of poetry is not only true in the literal sense – a mosaic pattern can indeed be made of all kinds of broken pieces! – but applies to life. Nelson has always written movingly about love, loss, and moving on. Simply, none of us are immune to heartbreak, we think it’s a powerful choice to celebrate the beauty that can manifest as we heal and grow. That being said, our glass mosaic wall art selection is a great symbol of that change. Butterflies, known for their transformation, and luscious blooms are rendered in luminous tile pieces. 3. “Your life moves in patterns toward things, and things that we achieve finally are part of this mosaic. I just think that we create our own fate.” – Arne Glimcher Life of Balance by Mozaico We think that art dealer and film director Glimcher would appreciate the style of this marble mosaic art. And, his belief that we are still the captains of our fate in a bigger pattern is depicted here quite literally. Anyone who navigates a busy life can identify with this figure skillfully walking a tightrope. 4. “One should make one’s life a mosaic. Let the general design be good, the colors lively, and the materials diversified.” – Marthe Bibesco Music Listening Mosaic by Mozaico French author Bibesco believed that our lives should be fully realized. Reading her words, the sense of someone creating a wonderful variety of interests and tapping into our inspirations fits perfectly with the mosaic art of “Listening to Music”. The swirl of colors, slightly abstract design, and enraptured expressions of the flutist and listener evoke a full life and an appreciation of art 5. “We are not here to fit in…we are here to be eccentric, different, perhaps strange, perhaps merely to add our small piece, our little clunky, chunky selves, to the great mosaic of being… to become more and more ourselves.” – James Hollis Fantasy by Mozaico What a wonderful celebration of our individual beauty exists in Hollis’s lines! Daring to be different and add our quirky contributions without fear – well, we found a perfect representation. Actually, this glass mosaic art shows a figure who is self-assured and possibly a bit cheeky. As they confidently sport their unique ties to nature atop their head, they dare us to believe in them. 6. “For ages happiness has been represented as a huge precious stone, impossible to find, which people seek for hopelessly. It is not so; happiness is a mosaic, composed of a thousand little stones, which separately and of themselves have little value, but which united with art form a graceful design.” – Delphine de Girardin Brother & Sister by Mozaico Small and perfect moments, as Girardin reminds us, form a greater happiness. And this custom mosaic tile piece is a great example. The sweetness of the brother and sister holding hands is captured forever in this handmade mosaic. 7. “Our lives are a mosaic of little things, like putting a rose in a vase on the table.” – Ingrid Trobisch Red & White Roses by Mozaico We can think of no better way to illustrate this sentiment than this celebration of uncut roses. The old saying about stopping to smell the roses is also appropriate. No doubt, this piece of floral mosaic wall art would be perfect in the garden, reminding us to appreciate small beauties even in the dead of winter. 8. “Music is, for me, like a beautiful mosaic which God has put together. He takes all the pieces in his hand, throws them into the world, and we have to recreate the picture from the pieces.” – Jean Sibelius Musical Soire by Mozaico Composer and violinist Sibelius, known for his symphonies and tone poems, felt music everywhere. Hence, his description of musical inspiration everywhere will seem familiar to anyone with a creative bent. This lively mosaic art abstraction of music, musicians, and flow of notes is a nearly perfect depiction of how the creative process feels. 9. “It dances today, my heart, like a peacock it dances, it dances. It sports a mosaic of passions like a peacock’s tail, It soars to the sky with delight, it quests, Oh wildly, it dances today, my heart, like a peacock it dances.” – Rabindranath Tagore Peacock on a Rock by Mozaico Poet and artist Tagore expresses the emotions of love and likens them to a shimmering, vibrating peacock’s tail. So, if you’ve ever been lucky enough to see this colorful display in person, you know how memorable it is. For anyone celebrating their romance, this handmade mosaic art is a wonderful way to show it. The peacock has just leaped on top of a rock to show off for his beloved, leaving his glorious tail draped behind him for us to admire. 10. “Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” – Jennifer E. Smith Klimt The Kiss Mosaic Reproduction by Mozaico We close out our quotes with this satisfying tribute to love and marriage. Author Smith simultaneously offers advice to newlyweds and celebrates anniversaries in these lines. As always, she reminds couples to treasure the small moments as they happen, and remember them together in the future. We feel that the rapturous celebration of true love shown in Klimt’s “Kiss” would be a wonderful gift for a wedding or anniversary, sent with these words. Which of our quotes provides the most inspiration for you? If you’re ever looking for the best way to illustrate your thoughts, we have an immense selection of mosaic art designs to choose from. In short, if it’s hard to express, just ask us about our custom mosaics!
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Artists everywhere have been showing their patriotic side as the Jubilee approaches, with many taking up the tools of their trade to show their devotion in the best possible way - by creating weird and wonderful portraits of the Queen.
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Relief stone mosaic panel for a background to interior pool - Sergey Karlov 'Living Water' - Sergey Karlov Sergey Karlov grew up in the village of Majna on the southern tip of the Republic of Khakassia in Russia. As a teen he began working at the stone-working plant of the Sayanmramor Combine, as a stone cutter and grinder, then spent 5 years studying at the Urals College of Applied Arts at the Faculty of Artistic Stone.. Here he developed an appreciation for the classical mosaic arts, especially Roman, Byzantine and Florentine styles and also studied
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I went to see these beautiful mosaics as I'd seen an article about them. They're on the floor of a shopping mall and there are thirteen in total. I felt that they weren't appreciated there. This is my favourite. They're not easy to photograph because of the glare from the overhead lights. These marble and smalti pavement mosaics are by Emma Biggs and were unveiled in March 2004. They are situated in Wharf Walk, a thoroughfare running the length of the Jubilee Place shopping complex in east London's Canary Wharf development. They take their theme from the history of the Docklands area, depicting the range of goods and commodities which used to pass through the docks. Each mosaic is surrounded by lettering with information about the subject shown. "The fishwives of Billingsgate Market had an awesome reputation for their foul language and ribaldry." www.thejoyofshards.co.uk/london/canary/
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I have always loved this idea of taking something discarded and giving it a new life so it is no wonder that the majority of my art is created from things found in the trash or washed up on a beach. I am a mosaic artist who currently lives in Huntington Beach, CA. As an avid beach comber, I have found a lot of what I use washed up on shore at my local beach but I have also found many things in neighborhood trash bins or remodeling project dumpsters.
