In the body of a mosaic, texture is not only the skin, but also a reflection of the emotions and of the soul of the artist who creates it. In this 3-day workshop, we will study the concept of the word texture as it applies to mosaic. We will look at examples as well as at connections and parallels with other media, and we’ll explore ways to achieve different textures.The goal of this 3 day workshop is to demonstrate how, using a single technique, it is possible to create many different textural effects just by manipulating the tesserae. Participants will complete one mosaic each day, creating different textures which reflect a variety of thoughts, sensations, and emotions. The materials, either traditional or modern, will be cut using the hammer and hardie, and will be applied on thinset directly into a prepared frames. This workshop is aimed at those students who are familiar both with the direct method on thinset and the hammer and hardie who would like to improve their skills and increase their artistic vocabulary. Cost includes $70 materials fee and use of all tools.
Texture Workshop with Matteo Randi
