Foreword
Mosaics have an amazing attractiveness and the ability to
last. Almost any surface can be mosaicked on. Used
correctly, mosaics can add to the beauty to your
surroundings by the addition of flair and personality not
possible with other media.
In the recent times, the art has become more widely
recognized for its therapeutic properties, it provides a
safe environment for one to express suppressed emotions and
thoughts. The art of mosaic creation can also be used to
facilitate team building and build confidence.
On a personal note, mosaic making has provided hours of
self-therapy teaching me some important life lessons. My
first lesson was imparted during the fabrication of my
first ancient mosaic piece where I painstakingly tried to
cut each piece to perfection. My mentor came along and
illustrated to me that perfection in the classical sense is
not necessarily appropriate - sometimes the key is to take
a step back to appreciate the macroscopic view as opposed
to becoming lost or entangled with the microscopic detail.
From that moment, I realized that this concept is equally
applicable to daily living and with that thought, I was
free. Free to enjoy life, free to enjoy the process of
mosaic making. Only when we can all learn to take a
macroscopic view and appreciate that sight, detract
ourselves from our minutiae, can we start to appreciate
ourselves and each other.
I look forward to sharing my LifeWithMosaic with you
through my works and my workshops. I hope that in whichever
way you have chosen to bring mosaic into your life, it will
enhance your life and your audience.