Art and Artists

Five Magnificent Mosaic Artists

There is so much talent floating about in the world of mosaics. Exploring the many styles, materials, and masterpieces thought up by this niche of creative minds is one of our greatest joys so we’ve collected just a few for the first in a series of magnificent mosaic artists.

Micro mosaic by Jan O’Highway (2021)

1. Menel Hüzmeli

It’s the 3D nature of Hüzmeli’s tiles that sets them apart from many other talented artists. Based in Turkey, her art grows on the country’s rich tiling tradition and expands its reach by teaching others about the method. Read more about her work here.

2. Jane Glotzer/Plain Jane Mosaics

One of our favourite discoveries of last year was the wonderful work of Jane Glotzer. Not only is her eye for detail second to none, but her choice of canvas offers a truly charming take on the beauty to be had with old, unused, and broken everyday objects. Read more about her work here.

“Buried Treasure VI: Ammonite Black” by mosaic artist Jane Glotzer
“Fiddle Me Blue” by mosaic artist Jane Glotzer

3. David O’Brien/Big and Small Mosaics

This UK based mosaic artist offers an entirely different take on the modern mosaic. Referencing pop culture, fashion, and street art, O’Brien’s work celebrates the modern and the retro with an ancient skill. Read more about his work here.

In The Car (Roy Lichtenstein)
Campbell’s Soup Can

4. Jan O’Highway

It’s O’Highway’s colourful combination of ceramic and fused glass that first caught Tile Addict’s eye many moons ago. Often mixed with reclaimed and found items, O’Highway’s commissions have also on occasion utilised the skill of blacksmith Richard Bent (a notable example of which is the Boundary Feature for Magnolia Court). Read more about Jan O’Highway’s work here.

Two panels with reactive glazes and fused glass, 2011.
Two panels with reactive glazes and fused glass, 2011.
Four roundels from Magnolia Court, Wolverhampton, 2007.
Four roundels from Magnolia Court, Wolverhampton, 2007.

5. Emma Biggs

First covered at the beginning of Diary of a Tile Addict, Emma Biggs is big on colour and pattern. Many of her works have been produced for public consumption, with many mosaics comissioned by public art bodies. Read more about her work here.

Domestic mosaic by Emma Biggs: a wall panel for a kitchen in New Jersey.
Domestic mosaic by Emma Biggs: a wall panel for a kitchen in New Jersey.
Wharf Walk by Emma Biggs
Wharf Walk by Emma Biggs: 13 pavements in marble and Venetian glass smalti based on the history of goods traded through London’s docks.

A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2021.

2 thoughts on “Five Magnificent Mosaic Artists”

  1. Hi Hannah and Joe,

    What a lovely surprise!!
    Many thanks for featuring my work, and in such good company. I’ve been feeling a bit off-colour and this has cheered me up no end.

    Hoping all is well with you both.

    All best,

    Jan

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