Linda Conn - Kissing Crows Mosaics
My mosaic art endeavors to grab attention, to be visually bold and imaginative, and to sprinkle a bit of magic into each piece. My original self-taught attempts at Picassiette style mosaics consisted of much trial and error and numerous cut fingers, but I have persevered to developed my own unique style that is bright, adventurous, and vibrantly wild. I have elected to continue using recycled and repurposed materials in a free form style without boxes or boundaries. I personally find crockery and recycled objects are better suited to my whimsical style than traditional glass. I have incorporated everything from teapots to hub caps. I nip the majority of my pieces by hand without using equipment other than a grinder to soften the edges. The textures, dimensions and patterns of the material is incorporated into my art, and I genuinely believe the material itself guides me as I bring my mosaics “to life”. I originally developed a niche market creating large garden mosaic pieces but have now branched out into new directions which include a series of women faces that are inspired by music and song lyrics. My childhood obsession with the nonsensical madness of Alice in Wonderland, my teenage fascination with Van Gogh’s post- impressionism work, and my adult discovery of Andy Warhol’s Pop Art, have all meshed and flowed into my evolving style. I believe there is a new audience waiting to enjoy the style, originality and imagination that lives within my work. I am proud of my simple but profound ability to make people pause, reflect, and ultimately feel the happiness within my work.
My mosaic art endeavors to grab attention, to be visually bold and imaginative, and to sprinkle a bit of magic into each piece. My original self-taught attempts at Picassiette style mosaics consisted of much trial and error and numerous cut fingers, but I have persevered to developed my own unique style that is bright, adventurous, and vibrantly wild.
I have elected to continue using recycled and repurposed materials in a free form style without boxes or boundaries. I personally find crockery and recycled objects are better suited to my whimsical style than traditional glass. I have incorporated everything from teapots to hub caps. I nip the majority of my pieces by hand without using equipment other than a grinder to soften the edges. The textures, dimensions and patterns of the material is incorporated into my art, and I genuinely believe the material itself guides me as I bring my mosaics “to life”. I originally developed a niche market creating large garden mosaic pieces but have now branched out into new directions which include a series of women faces that are inspired by music and song lyrics.
My childhood obsession with the nonsensical madness of Alice in Wonderland, my teenage fascination with Van Gogh’s post- impressionism work, and my adult discovery of Andy Warhol’s Pop Art, have all meshed and flowed into my evolving style. I believe there is a new audience waiting to enjoy the style, originality and imagination that lives within my work. I am proud of my simple but profound ability to make people pause, reflect, and ultimately feel the happiness within my work.
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