Lockdown Mosaic Projects
The first personal mosaic project I wanted to tackle was a house number installation. I chose to do vintage style 'deco' divers in the eaves of the porch set in a swirly sea background. The mosaic measures 5ft wide by 1.5 foot tall at the highest point and took me two weeks to complete and a day to install.
Next I tackled the house name sign. It is a metal sign with the name 'TRELAWNEY' (Cornish meaning 'a person from a town with a church') One side has light lettering with a darker background and the other side is black lettering on a lighter mixed china background.
I then had the bright idea to mosaic each coping stone along the front garden wall! Each stone measures 2ft long and there are 11 in total. I removed one at a time and worked on completing it in the art room then once grouted, it was cemented back into place.
I used vintage 1970's and 80's delft tiles, spent casings, and blue and white blue willow pattern china and ceramic tiles. Each stone features a different animal and each has personal meaning.
There are lots more images and info about the wall project on my facebook page.
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The below photo is the latest image since the cottage has been painted white. It looks much brighter and fresher and makes the mosaics pop.
I have also finished work on the Garden Goddess sculpture. I finished sculpting her out of Pal Tiya and then she was left over the winter due to other commitments/preparing for exhibitions etc.
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She has painted parts and mosaic parts. She has a mirrored face to reflect the onlooker. Faceless yet multi faceted!
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Her mosaic gown is made of handcut glass, tile, mirror and curio. The lower part of her dress is tumbled china plate offcuts. There will be a step by step tutorial in my blog section soon detailing the process to assist when creating your own unique piece to mosaic out of Pal Tiya.
The Gift #2
I revisited a past mosaic which I completed in 2013 to see how different the finished piece would look if I were to recreate it 7 years on! This is the result.
