Mosaics By Jill......
Jill Rowland is a mosaic artist located in The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Each piece is designed with a wide variety of media intended to create interest and texture. Examples of art include mirrors, coasters. trivets, floral and abstract art, and treats for the dog lover. Mosaics By Jill can be found in galleries, book stores, and on the World Wide Web. Jill Rowland has been comissioned to provide art for homes and businesses.
The Reflection Series. A wide variety of mosaic mirrors for the home and office.
inspired by ........
Mosaics By Jill reflect the movement and texture found in nature. Jill Rowland is professionally trained as a special education teacher and a clinical social worker. Mosaics By Jill often represent the complexities of the struggle of the soul. The colors used in Mosaics By Jill can be symbolic of celebration, grief, joy, healing, and other emotional energies encountered throughout life. "My art is an expression of lessons learned from students with disabilities and children that have been hurt by others. As I see children heal from physical and emotional wounds, I celebrate life with color.".
constructed with......
Each mosaic is intended for indoor use. The substrate is made of medium density fiberboard (mdf). Various media is used to make the mosaic. Types of glass include vitreous glass tile, SICIS glass tile, smalti, stained glass, iridescent glass, and marbles. Materials used to create texture include polished river rocks, shell beads, decorative organic beads, buttons, and other interesting treasures. Each mosaic is grouted,sealed, signed and dated. The back of each piece is finished with a label, frame bumpers, and hardware.
