Master Pieces
Mosaics have long held a powerful place in my artistic journey. My passion for this medium was ignited during a formative time in Europe, where I encountered the enduring works of the Old Masters. Standing before these monumental creations—crafted by the hands of largely unknown artisans—I was struck by their quiet majesty, their permanence, and their unmistakable sense of devotion. Each fragment, set with intention, felt like an act of reverence. In mosaics, time, labor, and love are inseparable.
One of my earliest explorations in this medium was a large slate and glass countertop created for a Designer Showhouse at Edith Wharton’s summer residence in Newport, Rhode Island. It was there that I fell in love with the expressive potential of glass—its color, its texture, and most of all, its relationship with light. By adjusting the angle and placement of each piece, I discovered that light itself could become an active element in the work, shifting and animating the surface throughout the day.
This fascination deepened with my commission from O’Hearne Associates to design and install a mosaic floor for the altar of St. Agatha’s Church in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Titled Living Water, the piece draws from Byzantine traditions while evolving into a more contemporary visual language. Composed entirely of glass, the work creates a sense of movement and spiritual flow, guiding the viewer from stillness into reflection. The project was both a technical and artistic milestone—one that expanded my understanding of what mosaics can achieve in architectural and sacred spaces.
Since then, I have been commissioned to create mosaic portraits, wayfinding installations, and site-specific works that merge beauty with purpose. Whether intimate or monumental, each piece is designed to resonate with its environment and the people who encounter it.
I welcome opportunities to collaborate on new mosaic projects—particularly large-scale public works where the medium’s durability, luminosity, and timelessness can be fully realized.
