![]() “Pattern is important for both mediums and though one involves hard materials and the other soft, both are flexible enough to work with,” Bavor says. The diverse materials are rich in color, comparable to daubs of oil paint, and their arrangement can be as subtle as a brush stroke. But many contemporary mosaicists construct their work out of pristine sheets of stained glass, ceramic or glass tiles, which they cut to the needs of the particular piece. Those who do have a concept of mosaics often think of the folksy “pique-assiette” (broken plate) technique. No one has ever asked me what a quilt is.” "It is surprising to me how many people I talk to here who don't know what a mosaic is. “In other parts of the world - Italy, for example - I suspect there is a much larger mosaic community because there is a long tradition of making mosaics. we have a long tradition of quilting - think quilting bees - so I suspect that's why we have more quilters than mosaicists,” says Block. “There are huge similarities between the two arts in terms of technique, in that you take large pieces of a material - whether ceramic, glass or fabric - break it into smaller pieces and reassemble them into a new whole which has nothing to do with the original purpose.”ĭespite the fact that mosaics are a more ancient art than quilting, the general public has not necessarily kept up with the artistic evolution of mosaics in the 20th and 21st centuries. “Historically, many quilts were called tile quilts,” says Nancy Bavor, Curator of Collections at San Jose Quilt and Textile Museum. A ‘tessera,’ for the uninitiated, is a small piece of stone, tile, glass or other material used as the basic building block of a mosaic. Mosaics inspired by kimonos or ethnic weaves were suggested, or quilts inspired by mosaics. ![]() The crossover seems natural to me.”īlock is one of 40 artists whose work will brighten the walls of the Institute of Mosaic Art (IMA) this summer in a fresh gallery show that showcases the dialogue between the two mediums.įor “Textiles and Tesserae,” the IMA asked for submissions of mosaic or textile art that referenced the other in some way. ![]() I especially like the use of repeated motifs and simple designs in both media. ![]() “And then, because I know how to sew, I started making quilts as well. The TALCO collection is ideal for indoor residential ambientes such as bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, living areas and in commercial settings such as hotels, spa & wellness centres, restaurants, bars and shops.“I have been making mosaics for eight or nine years and started looking at quilts a few years ago for inspiration for my mosaics,” says Deborah Block, of Walnut Creek. It’s possible to made: steps, pool edges, shelves, sinks, shower trays, tubs, kitchen tops, tables, benches, planters, counter tops, etc. Thanks to the Kronos design office and artisan laboratory, it is possible to create unique pieces of furniture and design that can be done size-to-measure. K-LAB is an exclusive customized transformation service. Structured surface, made with the sandblasting technique The purity of whiteness and the softness of talc characterize the TALCO mini-capsule, whose soul is dedicated to light.īrightness is the essential element that distinguishes it in it structures: rhombi, lines and dègragè.ĭue to its neutral colour, it is perfect to be matched with all the other Kronos Ceramiche collections.
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