SubscribeI interviewed Chicago mosaic artist Valerie Fuqua to find out about how she puts the pieces together.
Why mosaics?
Mosaics allow me to take something broken and form a new whole. It's an incredibly therapeutic art form. I love combining the old with the new, creating a marriage of sorts and giving items a second life. Glass can range from chunky and fierce to delicate and wispy. I never tire of the rich textures and reflective qualities of my tesserae.
What do you like about doing commissions?
Commissions help me grow as an artist. Whether it's incorporating a broken piece of heirloom china into a mosaic or matching colors in upholstery, it's always an exciting challenge. Some of my commissions have involved building a mosaic around a treasured family keepsake or found object. It means the world to me to be entrusted with something so close to someone's heart.
What do you like about doing commissions?
Commissions help me grow as an artist. Whether it's incorporating a broken piece of heirloom china into a mosaic or matching colors in upholstery, it's always an exciting challenge. Some of my commissions have involved building a mosaic around a treasured family keepsake or found object. It means the world to me to be entrusted with something so close to someone's heart.
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