ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I employ small, stained glass shards, tiles, or Italian glass smalti, using them as paint strokes.
By viewing mosaics in person, one processes the available light as an active element of the piece,
adding a dimension to the experience not often found in other art.
I prefer to establish the relationship between art and viewer by using traditional subjects, gravitating toward creating works that soothe or amuse rather than shock or instruct. My favorite art transports me to another world
so I am inclined to carry on that tradition.
My greatest reward is the reaction of viewers who don’t equate the word ‘mosaics’ to my work. Their surprise assures me of a new appreciation of this art form as a legitimate contemporary medium of expression.
AWARDS
Best in Show
New England Mosaic Society Exhibit 2022
Peabody, MA
Award for Excellence
Wallingford Magazine 2021
People’s Choice Award
New England Mosaic Society Exhibit 2018
Somerville, MA
Honorable Mention
Legacy Fine Art Exhibit 2014
North Easton, MA
People’s Choice Award
National Mosaic Exhibition 2011
Cape Cod, Falmouth, MA
Honorable Mention
Bits and Pieces 2011
Mt. Sterling, KY
Third Prize
Tell-Tale Tiles & Fractured Fantasies 2010
Philadelphia, PA
Juror’s Choice Award
The Art of Mosaic 2009
Somerville, MA
Merit Award
Contemporary Mosaic Art 2009
Charlotte, NC
First Place
Fine Art Mosaics / Challenge Five 2009
Members’ Choice Award
Fine Art Mosaics / Challenge One 2008
Members’ Choice Award
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2008 | Miami, FL
People's Choice Award
The Art of Mosaic 2007
Somerville, MA
Best In Show
National Juried Art Exhibition 2006
Big Bear Lake, CA
Juror’s Choice Award
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2006 | Chicago, IL
Members’ Choice Award
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2005 | Arlington, VA
JURIED EXHIBITS
American Academy of Equine Art 2023
Fine Art Editions | Georgetown, KY
American Academy of Equine Art 2022
Aiken Center for the Arts, | Aiken, SC
Mosaics Today 2022
Fuller Craft Museum | Brockton MA
Remember 9/11 2021
Museum of Biblical Art | Dallas, TX
New England Mosaic Society 2018
Somerville Museum | Somerville, MA
A Mosaic Torah Story 2018
Museum of Biblical Art | Dallas TX
Art in Pieces 2017
City Gallery | Lexington, KY
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2017
Janice Charach Gallery | Detroit, MI
Stories We Tell 2016
Gallery of Contemporary Mosaic Art | Chicago, IL
Characters in a Book Invitational 2016
Lexington Public Library | Lexington, KY
Mosaic Passover Story 2015
Museum of Biblical Art | Dallas, TX
Legacy Fine Art Exhibit 2014
Governor Ames Estate | North Easton, MA
Natl. Art Museum of Sports Intl.
Fine Art Competition 2014 | New Canaan, CT
Signatures 2013
Highfield Hall | Falmouth, MA
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2012
Lexington Center Museum | Lexington, KY
National Mosaic Exhibition Cape Cod 2011
Highfield Hall | Falmouth, MA
Bits and Pieces 2011
Gateway Cultural Arts Center | Mt. Sterling, KY
Art in Pieces 2010
Davis Gallery | Mystic, CT
Contemporary Mosaics Invitational 2010
Attleboro Arts Museum | Attleboro, MA
Tell-Tale Tiles & Fractured Fantasies 2010
Philadelphia Magic Gardens | Philadelphia, PA
Cutting Edges 2009
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts | Lake Oswego, OR
Sum of All Parts/2 2009
Bath House Cultural Center | Dallas, TX
Land Divisions 2009
Chicago Mosaic School | Chicago, IL
Contemporary Mosaic Art 2008-13
Ciel Gallery | Charlotte, NC
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2008
Bakehouse Art Complex | Miami, FL
Global Priorities 2008
The Atelier | Miami, FL
The Art of Mosaic 2007, 2009
Somerville Museum | Somerville, MA
Mapei Invitational 2007
Surfaces & Coverings Tradeshows
Peace by Piece 2007
The Atelier | Miami, FL
National Juried Art Exhibition 2006
Serenity Place Art Gallery | Big Bear Lake, CA
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2006
High Risk Gallery | Chicago, IL
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2005
Ellipse Gallery | Arlington, VA
Alumni Art Exhibit 2005, 2010
Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY
Mosaic Women 2004
Higgins Art Gallery | Cape Cod, MA
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2004
Museo ItaloAmericano | San Francisco, CA
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2003
Centre Gallery | Miami, FL
Mosaic Arts Intl. 2002
Orangeburg Fine Arts Center | Orangeburg, SC
PUBLICATIONS
FEATURED ARTIST
Mosaic Art Today 2012
Schiffer Publishing
Mosaic Fine Art / Portraits 2010
Mosaic Fine Art Books
Contemporary Mosaic Art 2010
Groutline Newsletter Fall 2009
Society of American Mosaic Artists
500 Tiles / Lark Books 2008
Mosaic Magazine 2008-9
An International Portfolio
of Contemporary Mosaic Art
COLLECTIONS
Mapei Headquarters | Milan, Italy
EDUCATION
Mosaic Art School | Ravenna, Italy
Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY
BS Degree, Art
Tyler School of Art | Rome, Italy
Berlitz School of Language | New York City
School of Visual Arts | New York City
MEMBER
New England Mosaic Society
American Academy of Equine Art
HORSES
As a shy, young girl, horses became my friends even though they did not have a physical presence in my life.
I drew them constantly and spent much time obtaining information about my favorite racehorses.
Pictures of Kelso, Buckpasser, and Secretariat adorned my walls instead of the teen idols of the day.
My mother correctly guessed that the gift of a summer at riding school was more desirable than
a sweet sixteen party and at last I could ride (and groom) the objects of my affection.
A nasty spill in college damaged a vertebra in my lower back and so I sensibly—albeit reluctantly—watched
and admired them from the sidelines.
A 25-year passion for figure skating intervened, but a return to art prompted the desire to
depict their beauty in pieces of glass. These noble animals, which had taken up residence in my heart,
had been patiently waiting there for me, all along.