Artist's Statement
Andrea Edmundson, PhD
Artist and Instructor
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My mosaics are messages about consumerism and creativity.
We (I) have too much stuff. Most stuff can be recycled, re-used, or re-purposed. The unique colors and shapes of my stuff (what I call ‘bling’) inform my mosaic designs. My goal is to inspire and delight you with my mosaics while encouraging you to "be more" with less. |
New Classes in 2022
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Covid-19 Status
2022 classes are being held. Masks are optional. I wear one because I come into close contact with so many students and artists. Funny though...I've always had masks and gloves available because of mosaics! |
My Mosaics
The styles below represent the types of mosaics I create with recycled, reclaimed, and re-purposed materials.
Tapestry Style Mosaics
Paisley
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With Open Mind
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This method was popularized by Laurel Skye. However, my twist is that instead of using gems, crystals, and other valuable materials, I use broken jewelry, found items, metal scraps, and discarded bling to create them. The original style has fringe to resemble a Rajasthani tapestry, but I've created unique mosaics without it. I hope you enjoy these - to me, they are addictive.
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Actual Rajasthani Tapestry
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Mosaics on Glass
Pristine Desert
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Ocean Asperitas
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I discovered that architectural design firms discard their glass samples when they are out of style. So, I started creating mosaics on this high quality, shatter-proof glass. Most of these finished pieces rest on tripods so they catch the light from behind them.
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Industrial glass samples
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Mosaics on Wood and Foam Board
Funny Freckle and Princess Poppers
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Los Ancestros del Futuro
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The majority of my original mosaics were done on reclaimed wood. However, size and weight led me to create mosaics on foam-core boards like Wedi and Skeew: Strong but lightweight.
I use discarded art glass (scraps that are too small for professionals to use) and other found and reclaimed materials to create these designs. I like to mount these mosaics onto unusual items or materials, like aluminum, instead of framing them. More character! |
Functional Mosaics
Bird House
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Rain Barrel Covers
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Don't be afraid to USE mosaic art: Tables, vases, trivets, stepping stones, wine cabinets, even soap dishes! Having a function justifies buying it, right?
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Serving Tray
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Multi-Dimensional Mosaics
Desert Poppies - Pair
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Jewel Tones
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These are mosaic works that do not hang on the wall like traditional two-dimensional visual art. They are mosaics in all shapes and forms, simply for the enjoyment of looking at them.
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Classroom Pieces
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I teach a LOT of classes - mostly at Blue Raven Art School and the Art Institute of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - so I have many smaller mosaics in different styles. If you would like to buy a mosaic, these are small and inexpensive.
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My Classes
I teach about a dozen different mosaic classes. This CHART explains how each class is different and useful to you.
