Mosaic and marquetry are cousin arts, both about inlay, one of glass or ceramic primarily and one of the wood. Both work within a flat plane to enhance the depth of our three-dimensional world, which seems a contradictory statement until truly accomplished and gifted artists take up these ancient crafts. Such artists / artist groups include Joanne Chase of Mazama Mosaic, Irina Charney (also a mosaic artist), and the studio Hudson River Inlay (which performs marquetry magic).
Joanne Chase (the site is in flash, so I can capture an image of my favorite piece in the gallery, which is an incredible butterfly plate, much fresher in form than the otherwise lovely if more predictable peacock shown here)
Irina Charny (j'adore her papillions)
Hudson River Inlay (Stargazer console and Autumn demilune)
Joanne Chase (the site is in flash, so I can capture an image of my favorite piece in the gallery, which is an incredible butterfly plate, much fresher in form than the otherwise lovely if more predictable peacock shown here)
Irina Charny (j'adore her papillions)
Hudson River Inlay (Stargazer console and Autumn demilune)
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