International Year of planetearth 2008 Mosaic Exhibition - Artists Directory
Pauline Virgo - England - Contact Details : Paulinevirgo@btinternet.com
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| "Tsunami" - Detail (Hazards) | Tsunami (Hazards) |
International Year of planetearth 2008 Mosaic Exhibition - Artists Directory
Pauline Virgo - England - Contact Details : Paulinevirgo@btinternet.com
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| "Tsunami" - Detail (Hazards) | Tsunami (Hazards) |
Artist Statement
Inspired by a fascination with the power of natural disaster, this mosaic uses a variety of materials to illustrate texture and movement.
Symmetry lends solidity and strength with a raised foreground adding depth.
Contrasting white glass cuts through the mosaic to add structure to the wall of water, whilst also suggesting an animal like ferocity.
Materials used include vitreous glass mosaic tiles, ceramic mosaic tiles, stained glass, coloured mirror and found china.
Natalie Warne - England - Contact Details : wwwpumphousecreations.co.uk
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| Hidden Treasures (Deep Earth) | Spaceman |
Artist Statement
Spaceman
Man - seemingly alone, with artificial means sustaining him & without the protection of the Earth around him. Representing how many of us take for granted that this will always be so! - But will it?
Hidden Treasures
A representation of different strata of rock& some of the magical treasures our Earth has hidden within her.
I have used semi precious stones & other materials, as inclusions (pockets) of treasure.Gold - mixed rocks, water/oil/lava - stained glass, rose quartz, coal, blue lace agate,aventurine,clear quartz, malachite, jasper, turquoise/howlite, calcite,haematite & amethyst.
Greet Weitenburg - Netherlands - Contact Details : www.mozaiek.net
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| "Friendly Fire (Hazards) |
Artist Statement
Friendly Fire
After the apple eaten by Eve, people began to fight with whatever they found.
When they discovered guns our planet began to change. Hazard started.
In the name of God, Allah, Yahweh weapons took over the world. They changed the nature of Earth. After throwing bombs plants won’t grow anymore, people die, deserts arise...
Guns have become part of the environment. You can find them under your pillow, lying in bushes, hanging on trees, under the ground, at the bottom of the sea. They have spread over the earth like sand by the wind.
This work evokes the way I wish people would treat the earth. Shoot flowers to the world instead of bullets.
Michelle Wilcox - England - Contact Details: hotchpotchmosaics@yahoo.uk
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| Blue Shoal (Ocean) | Waves mirror detail (Ocean) |
Artist Statement
In both my pieces I have tried to capture the feeling of constantly moving, flowing water. I have chosen to work in stained glass as it has both light reflective and watery qualities.
Artist Statement
Planet Earth, has been such an inspiration, so many images, concepts and important issues to address. I have chosen, with difficulty, those that best reflect my interest in vintage china, found objects and textural detail. The earthy palette and watery blues being a favourite helped me decide on Soil, Deep Earth and Ocean.
