Virginia Mosaics is the studio of artist Virginia Gardner, located in the beautiful countryside surrounding Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia’s work is noted for its intensity of color & bold use of textural elements. She creates two dimensional and sculptural pieces, incorporating a wide range of materials, from stained glass and shards of china, to found objects and natural materials such as jaspers and gemstones. Virginia's process may be random or spontaneous, a concept beginning with the discovery of a single piece of china or pattern of stained glass and evolving with the positioning of each tile.Another piece may begin with an image and evolve through thoughtful blending of disparate materials or patterns.
syn·the·sis: a complex whole formed by combining
"My work is all about the materials, combining diverse materials in a way that stimulates a thought or emotion. From my very first experiments with mosaic in the landscape, I recognized the power which is inherent in those materials. I became a facilitator, as the materials did their magic." Read more....
Virginia at a workshop
Much of my available work is found at C'ville Arts (downtown Charlottesville). If a larger piece from the website gallery is still available, it may be in a show or here at my studio, if not downtown. Please don't hesitate to email for information about something you may have seen or are looking for. I am always happy to talk with people about creating something specifically for them, their home, office, garden, or as gifts.
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