Mosaic Art made by Recycle Me Mosaics ~ A glimpse into the mosaic world of Katy Galbraith
Mosaic Art made by Recycle Me Mosaics ~ A glimpse into the mosaic world of Katy Galbraith
Mosaic art from recycled materials, this short film showcases the work of the Scottish artist, Katy Galbraith. It gives you a glimpse into her studio, located in Perthshire, and into the materials that she uses in her mosaics, mostly recycled and upcycled. Her inspirations in creating her mosaic art, for both interior and garden, come from her local landscape.
Working in my studio in my garden, with views over the 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 many of my pieces are considered ‘decorative art’, I also enjoy making mosaics with a more practical purpose such as mirrors, table tops and garden items.
In producing my mosaics, I aim to be true to myself and my interest in recycling and sustainability by incorporating many recycled materials, including those representing me and my Crieff/Comrie/Strathearn/ Perthshire communities (ceramic wastage from potter friends, remnants from a local fused glass artist, wine bottle glass and broken car windows for example). The surface used for many of my mosaics originates from discarded kitchen units or roof slates, and i am often reusing frames too. Recycled materials stimulate many of my ideas in mosaic pieces that I have done, where i love the idea of a traditional patchwork, but in ceramic rather than fabric!
Website at http://www.katygalbraith.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recycle.me.mosaics/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recyclememosaics/
Etsy: https://https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RecycleMeMosaics
Credit: Rachel Hendry Film
… Many years ago, my husband and I couldn’t decide on what kind of garden table to get; he wanted a cheap picnic style table from the local DIY store, and I wanted a teak one with matching chairs. Then we agreed that a mosaic table would be good. The thing was that I had never made a mosaic, but a friend of mine taught it. So I went on a class and learnt how to cut tiles to shape and made a small piece. Then i made a 6′ x 4′ table top!
I was hooked!
Since then, I have progressed from being a hobbyist to exhibiting in both mixed media shows and mosaic-only shows, to having work in galleries, mostly in Scotland, and to taking on commissions. And an Etsy shop…
Hi, Amy chance you’d Welcome a curious, passionate helper/aprrentice ? 🥰 Any time.
Hi Katy,
I want to make mosaic outdoor picture ( 1 m x 0.6m ) . what material should I use to make it waterproof ? use plywood ? with glue or else to glue the mosaic ?
Please make more videos
beautiful mosaic artwork!…I wanted to share you my walk of art garden…in Pinterest under the name Charlieway…have fun!
Stumbling onto a great video and beautiful art ♥️
😭 goosebumps how I wish i could do the same
Wow. This is what I have been looking for.
Fabulous & using rounded items in mosaics. Ie cups, teapots etc.
Thanks
I have been thinking about Mosaicing for a long time and have finally this week orderd some tile clippers etc to get started. Your work is SO inspiring and beautiful. If I can do half as well I will be happy! Please keep sharing your videos! Where did you learn? Can you offer any advice to someone who has never done this before? I love the idea of recycling as much as possible. Thanks so much for sharing <3
Olá , friend
Very beautiful art Works😍
New friend / from 🇧🇷 Brasil
Renato
Love what you do! Inspirational! Reminds me of a house I saw while on vacation in Provincetown, Mass. It was almost covered with mosaic art. There was an enormous sculpted mosaic that wrapped itself around the house. Mosaic art was part of the foundation, sidings & mosaic animals. So magical. Incredible!
Yes… it’s not just about the money…but mostly the joy of achieving a creation that people are delighted to carry home
Красивая мозайка!
I have been looking up and down YouTube for something that even remotely resembles what I am going to do very soon and finally I have found a kindred spirit in this video. I wasn’t even sure if it was possible to use broken crockery due the adhesive having to come into contact with one of the glazed sides – but it looks like it can be done with great success. Keep on making your dazzling creations and perhaps you’ll inspire many generations that encounter your works. Thank you!