New Zealand Mosaic Art

Judge’s Comments at the Ist National Exhibition 2011 Contemporary Mosaic Art held as part of Art Waikino, 21st-24th October 2011. The judge was Jacqui Douglas of Queensland, Australia.

1st Overall  Michael Coles

Excellent handmade tiles with interesting shapes and colour in the glazes bring a very special quality to this work.
A feeling of “What Makes a Kiwi Tick” which is the theme of this mosaic section is very evident in this work. By using this subdued colour pallet and the Nikau palms as a motif along with the use of a triangle motif that is carried through the whole Mosaic, the artist is able to bring a sense of harmony and life. A stunning Mosaic.

2nd Overall  Jane Santos

A sea of faces draws the viewer into this very interesting Mosaic, good use of small tesserae with a variety in colour and movement in the sky and background give a good contrast to the foreground. A very well balanced Mosaic that also shows a great adherence to the theme set. Well done.

3rd Overall   Rose Alderson

The mix of materials and the underlying design is excellent. The use of a shaped substrate adds to the story being told here, interest is also peeked in the way that the disparate found objects are used in this well made Mosaic

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Our bi-annual New Zealand Mosaic Art Exhibition - "Mosaic 2022" - will be held in Whanganui during New Zealand's Labour Weekend in October. Opening weekend & Symposium 21th October – 24th October 2021. The exhibition is from 19th October - 13th November. Location: Whanganui Art - at the Centre. All information about entry, program, exhibition and symposium can be found here: https://nzmosaicartnz/exhibition-2022 The National Exhibition is our bi-annual showcase event, open to NZMA members as well as non-members, our exhibitions attract work from New Zealand's most experienced mosaic artists to beginners and youth.

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