Recreating famous artworks and iconic album covers, Mancunian artist Francis Thorrington forms near seamless mosaics fully finessed with puzzle piece precision.
What began ten years ago after attending an art therapy centre in Salford has turned into a massive portfolio of works that showcase his unique style and eye for detail.
Thorrington’s distinctive mosaics feature ceramic shards cut to shape, curving through guitar bodies and gas masks and finely capturing the intricacies found in masterpieces like American Gothic and the Mona Lisa.
For more wordy creations his fine artistry is unmatched, the sharp lines of titles and logos are virtually indistinguishable from print whilst his colour-perfect grouting smooths the tiny cracks for a polished and perfect final piece.
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