Community Art Projects
Ozaukee County Historic Mural Project
Port Washington, Wisconsin
2013/2014
Holy Angels School K-8, West Bend, WI
"Angels to others, Called to Serve", glass and hand-built clay tiles, 7' x 7'
The project was completed with the cooperation and creativity of all students. It would not have been possible without the endless help of Cheryl Hofschulte (art teacher), Diane Carlson (parent/artist/volunteer) and Dawn Hartnett (artist, teacher, volunteer). Teachers and Mr. Sterling, I appreciate your enthusiasm and flexibility throughout the entire school year. I am thankful to each of you for this wonderful opportunity and experience. It will always be a favorite memory of mine!
All students drew pictures of ways to serve one another. These images resulted in the sketch below.
From September to April, over 250 hours by such a great team! Here, it is awaiting installation.
The Process...
Hand-built Clay Tiles. Students rolled out clay into slabs, cut and sculpted 3-dimensional shapes. The pieces were then bisque-fired, glazed, glaze fired, and set into the mosaic.
Glass-cutting and assemblage. Students mastered glass cutting techniques, culminating in over 10,000 pieces of glass tesserae. Glass, found objects, tiles were adhered to the substrate.
Grouting. The student's favorite part of the whole process, by far! It was no surprise to me. Students mixed up dry, sanded grout and water, with the precision of chemists.
Many hands buffed and polished excess grout off the surface of the mosaic to reveal the masterpiece. It took just over a full school day to grout the mural and side panels.
2011/2012
Community Historic Mosaic Murals - Cedarburg Cultural Center
"Cedarburg, Then and Now" 4' x 8' Installation-Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg, Wi
"Ozaukee County: All We Are" 4' x 8' Installation Ozaukee County Courthouse, Port Washington, Wi
Happening Now!
2022 ART SHOWS
Opening:
Friday, November 4th, 2022. Sales begin at 7pm sharp! The Show is restocked daily until 12/31/2022
Sat, December 10: 11am-4pm
Sun, December 11: 11am-4pm
Upcoming Workshops:
Spring 2023
Sat, Jan 28: 9:30 am-4 pm &
Sun, Jan 29: 10 am-3:30 pm
Fri, February 25: 5-8 pm &
Sat, Feb 26: 9:30 am-4 pm &
Sun, Feb 27: 10 am-1 pm
Sat, April 14: 9:30 am-4 pm &
Sun, April 15: 10 am-3:30 pm
My Artwork may be found at:
*Mosaics by Kerry Art Studio & Gallery (by appt)
Belgium
*Main Street Gallery-Cedarburg
Kenosha
Open Studio
December Dates:
Tuesday, Dec 6
*Monday, Dec 12
1st & 2nd Tuesdays monthly
6:30-9 pm
Belgium
$10 per session
Open Studio is available to students with prior experience in glass cutting and grouting.
Rest assured, we will work in a socially-distanced manner. The spacious studio is set up to allow adequate space. Details Here.
Recent Student Masterpieces
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