Realmosaic

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Merry Xmas fellez!

19/12/2014

Mosaic is the harmonious and organic arrangement of various small, imprecise hand cut pieces of stone or glass. Using the same techniques as the Romans nearly 2000 years ago, every piece is rhythmically placed by the hand and eye of each craftsman. Through this ancient and living tradition, the uniquely enduring qualities of mosaic adapt well to a wide range of modern day applications. All the materials are cut and employed in the workshop.

Gaps or negative spaces are as integral to mosaic as silences are to a piece of music. A careful look at any Roman or Byzantine work confirms and reveals the dynamic tension that animates each piece. It is in this quality alone, unlike zellige or tiling, that the idea of mosaic is expressed.

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