MOSAICS BY ANDREA EDMUNDSON
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Artist's Statement

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Andrea Edmundson, PhD Artist and Instructor
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.
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Awarded BEST IN SHOW for "Mexican Poppies" in the 2022 All Botanical Exhibit, Mixed Media Category,  produced by Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO).

New Classes coming in 2023

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  • Outdoor Mosaics Using Mesh - ​Blue Raven Art School
  • Online Course - Choosing the Mosaic Style Best for You (a self-paced course you can access anytime)
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Class Information
Covid-19 Status
2022 classes are being held. Masks are optional. I wear one because I have close contact with so many students and artists.  Funny though...I've always had masks and gloves available because of grouting!

My Mosaics

The styles below represent the types of mosaics I create with recycled, reclaimed, and re-purposed materials.

Tapestry Style Mosaics

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Paisley
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With Open Mind
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

Mosaics on Glass

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Pristine Desert
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Ocean Asperitas
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

Mosaics on Wood and Foam Board

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Funny Freckle and Princess Poppers
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Los Ancestros del Futuro
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

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Bird House
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Rain Barrel Covers
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

Multi-Dimensional Mosaics

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Desert Poppies - Pair
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Jewel Tones
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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Blue Glaciers - Pair

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.

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