Mosaic artist, Gary Drostle

Committed to creating finely crafted works of art for landscape and architecture since 1986...

Below you will find some testimonials, a list of awards and a short biography.

Testimonials

"As Arts Co-ordinator for Integrated Arts Projects in South and East Belfast Trust's new Community Treatment and Care Centres, I am delighted to have been involved in Gary's first mosaic work in N. Ireland.

Body and Spirit, is a beautiful, thoughtfully conceived artwork that combines personal reflection with universal themes.

This creativity is combined with a thoroughly professional and practical approach so that issues of integration into architecture, working with other professionals, long-term maintenance and community contact are all addressed.

It has been a pleasure to work with Gary, to have our commission added to his exciting portfolio and I will follow his future activities with great interest."
Vivien Burnside, Arts Co-ordinator, South East Belfast HSS Trust <vivien.burnside@sebt.n-i.nhs.uk>

"Your two pieces of artwork in Erith High Street; Mosaic (Stone Court outbuilding, next to The Cross Keys Pub) and Thames Barge Mural (The White Hart Pub), were installed as part of the SRB6 funded Environmental Improvements Project at the Erith Riverside Conservation Area. This involved you working with the Client (Bexley Council), various stakeholders, funding partners and the local community. The project's steering group carried out an evaluation and the level of satisfaction for your work, including presentation, quality of designs, information, expertise, conduct at meetings and overall organisation, was very highly rated. Well done and hope to work with you in the future - subject to funding!!"
Judith Houghton, Planning & Regeneration Officer, Bexley Council <judith.houghton@bexley.gov.uk>

"A very good service and installation. Always very helpful and professional."
Noel Hart, Director, Hart Associates Architects <nh@hartarc.wanadoo.co.uk>

YEAR

AWARD

PROJECT

COMMISSIONER

NOTES

2008

Mosaic Arts International 2008

Mosaic Art Exhibition in Miami, USA run in conjunction with the SAMA mosaic conference

Awarded for the Erith De Luci Fish Sculpture

Best Architectural Mosaic

2007

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Focal feature trompe L'oeil mosaic Medusa for 'Scent of a Roman' themed garden

Awarded to Leeds Council Small Garden

Silver Medal

2007

The Rouse Kent Award for Public Art

Annual awards for Public art in Kent

Awarded for the Erith De Luci Fish Sculpture

Second Prize

2006

The Building Better Healthcare Facilities Awards 2006 - Use of Art Category

The Bradbury Centre, Belfast.
'Body & Spirit' Mandala Mosaic for lobby waiting area

South & East Belfast HSS Trust

Awarded - 'Best'
Scheme award of which the 'Body & Spirit' Mosaic was a part

2006

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship

Award for craft excellence and development

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (The Royal Warrant Holders)


Craftsman Award

 

2006

Charles Burr Award ­ Bexley Civic Society

Thames Barge Mural

London Borough of Bexley

Commendation

 

2004

Spelthorne Design Awards - Art in Development Section

Fountain Mosaic

Spelthorne Borough Council

Commendation


 

2003

London Tourism
Awards - Local Tourist initiatives

Tom Phillips Mosaics

Bellenden Renewal Project/ London Borough of Southwark

Scheme award of which mosaics were a focal feature
 

2003

Spelthorne Design Awards - Art in Architecture Section

Staines High Street Mosaics

Spelthorne Borough Council

Award


 

2002

International Mosaic
of the Year - Yahoo MosaicArtistsOrg

Croydon Fishpond Mosaic

Croydon Borough Council

Voted by mosaic makers from around the world
 

1999

Local Government News 'Street Design Awards' - Pedestrian Environment Category

Gloucester Trade Trail Mosaics

Gloucester City Council

Awarded for its contribution to street design and the exceptional quality of the artworks in Gloucester’ Pedestrian Priority Scheme.
 

1997

Croydon Design Awards - Landscape Section

Fishpond Mosaic

Croydon Borough Council

Awarded for its contribution to design and environmental quality in the London Borough of Croydon
 

1994

The Sutton & Cheam Society Design Award Scheme

Murals for Sutton Court Road

London Borough of Sutton

Commendation


 

mosaic maker and mural artist Gary Drostle