Remember back in elementary school when your teacher had you cut up construction paper of different colors and then you had to glue them on the paper to look like something, not confetti? You were getting an introduction to Lithomosaics which are usually made up of little bits of cut or broken tile or ceramic arranged in a design to create a larger image.
In centuries past, artists had to work around harsh weather (or push on through it) in order to finish outdoor commissioned mosaics, laying each tile. Within just the past decade, a new process has been created that gives great freedom to artists who enjoy creating mosaics.
We can thank artist Robin Brailsford and her partners at Lithocrete who came up with a creative way to install intricate and huge mosaics. Over the years, I have created designs across the United States using the LithoMosaic formula.
Here’s how I do it:
I consult with the city or school as to what idea the committee has for the space.
Back in my studio I develop the shapes, design, and color combinations.
On top of huge mesh, I glue the tiles upside down.
I ship the creation on the mesh to the site.
This is how the construction crew installs my design. The crew:
- Carefully places a section of mesh onto prepared, wet concrete.
- Quickly covers the design and mesh with more concrete, using trowels to evenly spread the concrete.
- Wipes away the excess concrete with a wet sponge, revealing the beauty and colors of the design.
Call me at 858-922-7457 to talk about elevating your next project with custom mosaics today.
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