mosaic artist list 9

Artist Statement

Twister

For this exhibition I decided to concentrate on the theme of “Climate Change” as it affects us all. “Global Warming” is a “hot” topic and can be witnessed by the unpredictability of the seasons.

Twister is an American phrase for a tornado, which are becoming more prevalent. The centre of the mosaic represents the “eye” of the storm with its compact inner circles and dark colours, to the less compact outer circles, lighter colours and debris.

This piece is a rotating “lazy susan” which can be used on a table to store condiments. I have used tessarae, stone pebbles and beads to capture the variety of the debris.

Plight of the Polar Bear

For this exhibition I decided to concentrate on the theme of “Climate Change” as it affects us all. “Global Warming” is a “hot” topic and can be witnessed by the unpredictability of the seasons.

This mosaic represents the dramatic effect that Climate Change is having on the Arctic and the polar bears that live there. The polar bear is a magnificent, unique creature whose numbers are in recession due to the deterioration of its habitat.

To capture the differing shades and depth of colour I mixed three types of polymer clay. The arctic waters have been worked in acrylic paint and recycled glass.

Noah’s Friend

For this exhibition I decided to concentrate on the theme of “Climate Change” as it affects us all. “Global Warming” is a “hot” topic and can be witnessed by the unpredictability of the seasons.

This mosaic represents the aftermath of “The Great Flood” and the second dove that Noah sent out from the Ark, once the waters started to recede. It returned with an olive leaf signifying hope and the rejuvenation of the land.

I used recycled stained glass to give the piece clarity and make it look as if the dove is actually flying over the green fields.

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Regeneration (Soil)	Elements (Soil)

Artist Statement

I have drawn inspiration for these pieces from the damp, earthy, autumnal tones of rural Devon, where I grew up. My aim was to explore the interaction between a range of different textures, tones and depths of media. In ‘Elements’ I also wanted to portray the juxtaposition, so frequently seen in nature, of linear and organic forms, and particularly how the former - often as a result of human activity - can impose on the latter. In both pieces I felt compelled to express a sense of hope, of renewal, and this is reflected in ‘Elements’ by the uncoiling forms, and in ‘Regeneration’ by the energy I have tried to give the form in the lower part of the diptych.

"Breath" (Hazards)

Artist Statement

"Breath" is directly inspired by the ancient Aztec turquoise masks. It lies in the realms of fiction.

The last survivor of a catastrophe

Hazardous fumes plagued the planet. His remains unearthed with this funeral mask, an artifact which kept him alive for extra hours or days.

This survival ritual quickly turned into a reminder of his greatness.

Artist Statement

Oceans cover the majority of our planet and yet so little is known about their depths. The life forms surviving in these most hostile of environments are thought by some to be the beginnings of life on earth. They may indeed be the ones who prevail in the light of our increasing damage to the planet.

I used materials like those found around the ocean vents, such as silver and gold incorporating text to give factual information. Reflective stained glass and vitreous glass represents the colours of the ocean and opaque ceramic represents the solid forms of the ‘Black Smokers’.


Twister (Climate)	Polar Bear (Climate)	Noah's Friend (Hazards)


Black Smokers - Detail (Ocean)	Black Smokers (Ocean)