In this article we reveal the true story behind the ‘Tangerine Tree’ sculpture and look at how it not only inspired a new work of
“…in case you are a mosaic newbie, then let me just say that his public art works once seen are never forgotten. They range from the boldly iconic to the quietly nonconformist taking in courage, energy, delight and technical wizardry along the way.”
Helen Miles
Helen Miles Mosaic Blog
Mosaic is an architectural medium Mosaic is an architectural medium, dating back to the ancient Sumerian era. But all too often its true potential is
Hamilton International Arts in Health Awards 2019 Recipient The National Organization for Arts in Health, NOAH, (USA) announced the winners in their inaugural award program.
When looking for a feature artwork a mosaic sculpture offers a very contemporary and rich focal point. They can bring colour, story, texture and a
A guide to getting the most from using bespoke mosaic works for Interior Designers. Mosaic is an extremely versatile and creative medium that offers the
Ian Laurie talked to Gary about his work, motivations and influences. Read this new interview on ‘The Face Behind The Mosaic – Conversations with mosaic
Drostle Public Arts celebrates the new year with a new award to add to the shelf. The Fifth Annual FCI Installation Awards for the category
In this article we reveal the true story behind the ‘Tangerine Tree’ sculpture and look at how it not only inspired a new work of
Stanford Hospitals commissioned this project as the second phase of the major artwork commission for their new Stanford Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. We created phase
On 16th June 1497 Micheal Joseph, a charismatic blacksmith known simply as An Gof, gathered a Cornish army on Blackheath in south east London. After the long march
Mosaics in Gardens, a perfect partnership: Drostle mosaics at the Chelsea Flower Show. Although still not in common use in gardens, mosaics offer many benefits
International awards for public art and mosaic art received for works created by artist Gary Drostle
The National Tile Contractors Association (of America) awarded the ‘River of Life Mosaic’ Best Mosaic Installation at it’s annual award ceremony in Las Vegas 2011. The
May 2017 – RHS announce the Gold Medal winners for this years Chelsea Flower Show 2017 Celebrations are in order for everyone involved in the
Would you like to learn the craft of mosaic with Gary Drostle. With so much work in the studio to do it is difficult to
Tucked away in woodlands near to Byron’s Pool just outside Cambridge, England, walkers might stumble across a mysterious mosaic apparently showing a grave full of
It began with a blank canvas In 1996 the London Borough of Croydon approached us for small two metre diameter mosaic with a brief that I
This blog follows on from Part 1 telling the story of how Gary Drostle undertook a major mosaic collaboration with Ink Crew in Bogota, Colombia.
An irresistible invitation to Colombia When Ink Crew approached me to join their project, to guide them in their first mosaic, I eagerly agreed. Ink
French contemporary mosaic journal ‘Mosaîque Magazine’ launches it’s first fully English edition with a feature on Gary Drostle’s work. The July 2016 edition of contemporary
In a completely re-written and updated course I am aiming to make my ‘Large Scale Mosaics’ class at The Chicago Mosaic School, the essential training
We were all rightly shocked by the terrible destruction of historic artefacts by the extremist Muslim faction who claim to be an Islamic State. These
The 2013 Mosaic Arts International in Tacoma, WA awarded my mosaic sculpture ‘Entwined Histories’ the ‘Best in Show Award’. Here I reveal how the design
The Old Soldier – A mosaic for the anniversary of the First World War I wanted to create a work on the theme of war and
I am just back from a momentous three weeks at a street art festival in Cali, Colombia. Cali is a town which moves to the
