Mosaicweh Artist Statement

Creativity has been an unwavering presence in my life. I was raised in a family where making things was part of everyday living, and I was encouraged to follow what genuinely brought me happiness. From a young age, I was surrounded by hands-on projects and creative problem-solving—an approach that still guides my work today. One idea has stayed with me throughout my life and practice: “Everything gets used eventually.”

I pursued formal art education at Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee through the Frederick Layton Art Scholarship. The mentorship and structure of that program had a lasting impact on my development as an artist. After college, I worked in a variety of creative roles—including kiln operator, gallery assistant, frame shop manager, and visual display assistant—each contributing technical skills and practical knowledge that continue to influence my mosaic work.

After becoming a parent, I shifted to working from my home studio, first creating small watercolor pieces combined with found objects. During this time, I became increasingly drawn to mosaics, experimenting with china shards and reclaimed materials and teaching myself how to manipulate the medium through trial, research, and repetition. Over the past 25+ years, I have continued to refine my process, explore new techniques, and exhibit my work through art shows, galleries, and shops.

Alongside my studio practice, I am now a full-time elementary art teacher working with students in grades K–8. Teaching allows me to stay deeply engaged in creative exploration while sharing that process with young artists. I continue to grow my business through exhibitions and art fairs, and through experience and ongoing experimentation, mosaic has become the medium that best reflects how I work and what I value as an artist.

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