I have always been a collector. The process of making mosaics fits that mold - from searching for, choosing and collecting the individual tesserae- to integrating the collection into a mosaic. Nature inspires me both in design and material. I am discovering ways to select unexpected combinations that creates new ideas, adhering to the parameters required by mosaics, yet stretching the bounds through which art is invited to emerge.
Liz Brazelton
Artist Works
Artist Biography
I became interested in mosaic art while traveling in Italy and Greece in 2001 and 2002. I create both functional mosaics (tables, picture frames, etc.) and fine art mosaics. I enjoy working with a variety of material including natural stones, minerals, and Byzantine glass.
Education: B.A. – Social Work – Northwestern State University – including various Art courses including Two Dimensional Sculpture, Art Appreciation
Previously employed 33 years with Louisiana Office of Family Support (OFS)- including 11 years as Regional Program Specialist - duties included training staff in an 8 parish region in policies and procedures in various OFS programs.
Currently Retired – Mosaic Artist
Mosaic Studies:
Mosaic Basics Workshop– Creative Arts Center- Dallas Texas- Instructor - Sonia King –May 2004
Stained Glass Mosaics Workshop– Instructor - Kim Wozniak –Glass & Bead Expo, Las Vegas, NV April, 2006
Advanced Mosaic Workshop – Creative Arts Center Dallas Texas -Instructors – Sonia King / Emma Biggs ( owner London Mosaic Workshop) – July, 2006
Mosaic Design Workshop - Society of American Mosaic Artist (SAMA) National Conference –March, 2007- Instructor - Emma Biggs
Hammer & Hardie workshop (mosaic tool) – SAMA National Conference- March, 2007 – Matteo Randi, Instructor
Creating Abstract Mosaic with Stone - Listen to the Rocks with Bill Buckingham and Sophie Drouin- workshop- SAMA National Conference March, 2008
Designing in Andamento with Carolina Zanelli –teacher- Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli, Spilimbergo, Italy- workshop – SAMA National Conference, March 2008
Exhibitions:
Morrison Institution of Art –Natchitoches, LA - Juried Show – February, 2007
Alexandria Museum of Art – Alexandria, LA Louisiana Crafts Guild Show - March, 2007; August, 2008
Featured Demonstrating Artist –Vernon Parish Arts Council - MayFest – Leesville, LA - May, 2007; May 2008
Contemporary Arts Guild – Capitol One Bank show- March, 2008
Organizations:
Louisiana Crafts Guild – juried member
Society of American Mosaic Artist - member
