BrokenByDesign.net showcases the fused glass and mosaic artwork of Amanda Canavan
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Mosaic art using broken china and stained glass. Pique assiette mosaic lazy suans, mirrors and tables by Broken by Design
Description
About the Artist Amanda Canavan
As the daughter of a Vermont stone mason I have always admired the contrasting shape and textures of stone and mortar. In 2000, with the help of my father, I learned to lay tile and found the process deeply satisfying. After tiling the bathroom and mudroom of my Montpelier home, I experimented with mosaics. My first mosaic was created during an afternoon project with my eight year old daughter. The mosaic plates that we created that day incorporated shards of glass and porcelain, buttons and marbles, shells and costume jewelry, beads and staples. I discovered then how limitless mosaic art is.
What started as an experiment with some broken dishes and a hammer, quickly became a passion. Working with glass, tile, and porcelain I create mosaic pieces that are both beautiful and useful. I take particular pleasure in creating Pique Assiette* mosaics from unwanted chipped dishes. The china and porcelain I use are of differing styles and time periods, with their own history and charm.
I draw all of my designs freehand finding inspiration in the beauty of Vermont gardens. I have given up the hammer for more accurate cutting techniques. I hand cut and place every piece of glass. Each mosaic is one-of-a-kind. My unique method of creation includes smoothing all sharp edges of a piece. This provides a smooth and touchable surface while providing the eye with contrasting shapes and textures.
Languages
English
