Mosaic by Alison Hepburn
Spring Bird
Alison Hepburn
I studied painting at Exeter Colleges of Art and after graduating I worked as an illustrator in London for ten years, working on commissions for books, national magazines, newspapers, and greeting cards. During this time, my work developed a highly decorative style which led me into the world of mosaics and I have never looked back.
I now create mosaics for private commissions and exhibitions both nationally and Internationally. Mosaic is a combination of beautiful materials, the play of light on the surfaces, and the creativity of the artist. This collecting together of thoughts and objects result in a complete work of art which can be meticulously planned or spontaneous; extravagant or restrained.
Throughout history mosaics have endured as an art form because of a human fascination with this ordering of materials and ideas into a permanent form. I also enjoy collaborating with other mosaic artists and have taken part in many group exhibitions in venues such as York Minster, the 2017 Hull City of Culture and most recently Cockington Court in Devon.
A small mosaic bird made from stained glass, micro glass tiles and glass accents set into a distressed gilded frame, to make it feel timeless.
I have been making these little birds through the winter lock down while dreaming of spring and the dawn chorus.
Mosaic
25x12cm