EarthMotherMosaics

Art has always been a part of my life. Growing up in Lambertville, NJ a river town only a small bridge away from New Hope, PA in Bucks County, I had the pleasure of walking over the Delaware River daily into a whole universe of creativity. The smells of the water and fish from the river, strawberry incense and Hendrix guitar licks wafting through the head shop just off of the bridge into town is my most distinct memory. As a teenager, I found the psychedelic posters and trippy music within the store a favorite place to go. At the time I didn't realize that everything has an energy to it but even as a young teenager I felt an electric spark that would stay with me forever during those early years. I felt at home walking along the street gazing at all the shops filled with abstract paintings, pottery, being so close to theatre, coffee houses, restaurants with live jazz bands and boutiques of all kinds. These were my people! Living close enough to walk to a town filled with artists was a blessing although I didn't appreciate it at the time. It helped shaped who I am today as a contemporary abstract mosaic artist. An energy never lost by the muse who guides me now was made throughout those early years just a stone's throw, literally, from New Hope. I was born in 1954; we had a very 50's traditional set up when I was growing up. Dad worked in an office as an executive, Mom stayed home and took care of her grandparents and me. But we were also very different. Dad had a woodworking shop in the basement and repaired tables, chairs and many other things. He made a lot of furniture using simple tools and beautiful pieces of wood. In his youth, he apprenticed with George Nakashima. The Mid-century modern furniture style that is associated with Nakashima has stayed with me throughout my life. It is the style I find comfort in, feel at home around and must touch whenever possible.

My Artist Statement

A lot of me goes into every piece I work on. Each piece gets talked to, told how beautiful it is and hugged often until it leaves my home. Nurturing my art allows the art to nurture me. I mourn the larger pieces I've worked on when they leave me. I have that empty nest feeling for a few days or even a few weeks depending on how long it took me to work on it. I'm not ashamed to say I feel the loss. I'm proud of my work and would love everyone to find the joy I feel when making mosaics. Everyone should have at least ONE mosaic in their home!! Do you have questions about one of my pieces? Email: earthmothermosaics@yahoo.com