My Mosaic Journey

 

My love affair with mosaics began in 2014 during travels through Central America. In Utila, Honduras, I discovered a bar completely transformed by mosaics – every surface sparkled with broken glass, porcelain, ceramic, bottles, and stones. All created by one incredible 90-year-old artist who was still working on-site, piece by piece. That moment changed everything. I was completely captivated.

 

Returning home, I immediately signed up for weekly workshops. My first project was a rocking chair, and from there, the projects never stopped. I discovered that creating mosaics was like meditation for me – a perfect escape from my demanding role as a banking PA, where the high-pressure environment was taking a toll on my mental health.

 

Initially, I never imagined mosaics could become more than a hobby. Then, about a year before COVID, I landed my dream job as a PA in a non-banking environment. I was thriving – working my ideal job during the week and creating mosaics on weekends.

 

When COVID hit, I was furloughed and eventually lost that dream job. Determined not to return to banking, I spent two years as a bicycle food courier while immersing myself completely in mosaics. I created pieces to sell online, ran mosaic competitions, and dedicated myself to building a sustainable mosaic practice.

 

As we emerged from the pandemic, I realized the harsh reality – making a living solely from mosaics is incredibly challenging! So I found another fulfilling office job (still non-banking) and developed mosaics as my passionate side business. I take on commissions, teach workshops to my colleagues, and run external classes. I also earned a scholarship for my diploma in mosaic studies, so I'm well-equipped with technical skills and ready for almost any project you can imagine. 😊