Lauri Richardson

Mosaic is a medium that suits my profile—various pieces ultimately coming together. With a degree in biology and fine arts, a master in environmental studies, and certification in elementary education—my occupation is graphic design and my passion is mosaic.

With its ancient story and solid form, mosaic can perpetuate the illusion of permanence like no other art form. I play with this illusion, magnifying the hair-thin lines of ephemeral subjects—veins of a leaf or butterfly wings—then filling them with grout. I will never exhaust the metaphors possible with mosaic, through color, sheen and texture, nor tire of the embedded memories that recycled tesserae evoke. I am thrilled to make art with ceramics from the second-hand market or that would otherwise end up in the landfill. I find peace working with the pieces. And the meditative process reveals to me the meaning of each project; the themes of Fear, Impermanence and Empathy reoccur in my work.

"Intimidation"

"Meditation on a Leaf "

"Retreat"

"Rattlesnake"