Working with views over the river and hills, I am frequently inspired by this landscape which is reflected in my mosaics. Flowers in abundance feature in the majority of my exhibition pieces, as well as in private commissions. While m
In producing my mosaics, I aim to be true to myself and my interest in recycling and sustainability by incorporating m
Recycled materials stimulate m
A short film about me and my work:
or see it on Youtube here
I am a professional member of BAMM (British Association for Modern Mosaic)
British Association of Modern Mosaics
Testimonial:
Katy was commissioned by Crieff Succeeds to design and decorate a life sized highland cow, one of eleven featured in the art installation project " The Crieff Cowches"
From the very start Katy was fastidious in her approach to the design which had to reflect symbolically the tradition and environment of one of the oldest trading stores in the town, a chocolatier "Gordon & Durwards"
Her decision to decorate the sculpture in ceramic mosaic was a bold and brave one, given the timescales involved, however her determination, resilience and talent won the day and the resultant sculpture is, as Keats once wrote," a thing of beauty" and one which will last and be admired for ever!
Her design is aesthetically delightful whilst also being wonderfully charming and witty and I am delighted to have been able to watch her work and have greatly admired her creativity and enthusiasm.
Katy is a wonderful artist, a hard worker, and a delight to have in the studio. I wholeheartedly give her my highest recommendation.
David McCann, Crieff Succeeds. Summer 2019
I have an Etsy shop, selling the smaller items and a selection of cards and notebooks, using images from my mosaics. You can visit it here: www.etsy.com/shop/recyclememosaics
My Facebook page also includes inspirations, random comments, and some work in progress. Visit it here: www.facebook.com/recycle.me.mosaics
Exhibition History
Goose Meadow and Twilight Flutter ~ two touch mosaics on permanent display in the ceramic collection ~ National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
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Spring 2022 ~ Constellations, BAMM exhibition, Chester Cathedral
Autumn 2021 ~ Look Back and Smile, BAMM exhibition, Hawick
Spring 2020 ~ Between the Lines, BAMM Exhibition (Galashiels, but then online)
Christmas 2019 ~ Focus on Craft ~ Callendar House, Falkirk
April 2019 ~ All That Matter, BAMM Exhibition ~ Redwing Gallery, Penance, Cornwall
October 2018 ~ Open Ended Exhibition ~ BAMM Exhibition, London School of Mosaic
Summer 2016, 2017, 2018 ~ Art in the Garden ~ New Hopetoun Gardens, near Edinburgh
September 2017 ~ BAMM Contemporary Mosaics Exhibition ~ Patriothall, Edinburgh
May 2017, 2014 ~ In the Garden With Friends 2017 ~ The Bield, by Tibbermore, Perth (curatorial role)
September 2016 ~ The Perthshire Open Studios Showcase Exhibitions, The Bield and Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Healing & Transformation Exhibition, The Barn Gallery, The Bield, by Perth
The Summer Show, Strathearn Art Gallery
BAMM Miniatures, Jewry by Guildhall, London
BAMM North Exhibition, RHS Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate
BAMM Scotland - Mosaic at the Mill, The Mill on the Fleet, Kirkcudbright
Solas Festival, The Bield at Blackruthven, Mavis on display
BAMM Miniatures exhibition at Lichfield Cathedral
BAMM juried exhibition at Lichfield Cathedral
‘Forest’ exhibition, Opus Mosaic Gallery, Exeter
PVAF, Encounters with Time Exhibition, Perth
‘Art Nouveau’ exhibition. Opus Mosaic Gallery, Exeter
‘Heaven’s Above’ exhibition, Opus Mosaic Gallery, Exeter
To get a slightly alternative view of what I am about, below are some questions (edited version) asked of me for a blog post by CraftyLou - to see the full blog, visit Lou's page here
Explain your creative process. What journey do you take from idea to final product?
I am a passionate recycler, and love the use of mixed materials in creating a mosaic, and feel that it is an important part of my work to illustrate the reuse of materials. It is often the receipt of a broken plate or cup that stimulates a new thought process and resulting mosaic; the colour or the texture of the item have a part to play. In terms of subjects, I love flowers and gardens, so many of my pieces are floral representations… though occasionally other ideas do pop into my head at times. I do have scrapbooks and mosaic books, but have recently started storing images on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/katycrieff/) categorised by plants, birds, hearts etc). I don't really use sketchbooks, as i am not so good at drawing. Mosaic is more about blocks of colour and rhythm of the pieces, more akin to appliqué than painting.
Klimt and Tiffany, again it is more to do with the blocks of colour & rhythms. For writing and outlook on life, Barbara Kingsolver – novelist and essayist. She writes about various social issues, and has a strong environmental commitment. Her work has been consistantly good, and inspires a change in our own lives. The message that you get is that you can live a good and fulfilled life, be considerate to your neighbours, have sound social and environmental ethics and still achieve what you want out of life.