Thursday, Oct 29 and Friday, Oct 30, 9:30am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break
729 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78702
Explore one of the fundamental elements of mosaic language: andamento, guided by world-renowned mosaic artists Arianna Gallo and Anita Pilotti of Koko Mosaico traveling to Austin from Ravenna, Italy.
Each participant will create their own mosaic on a custom 11" x 7" cloud-shaped substrate.
The workshop will focus on cutting and shaping tesserae to create elegant curves and fluid andamenti using flowing, curvilinear, and sinuous lines. You will learn how the geometry of each individual tessera influences the direction of the line, with particular attention to trapezoidal, or keystone-shaped, tesserae. By the end of the workshop, you will perfect the shaping and placement of tesserae to create softer, more continuous curves and harmonious andamento.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Arianna Gallo is an Italian-based mosaic artist and owner of Koko Mosaico, an international mosaic studio located in Ravenna, Italy. At Koko Mosaico, Gallo leads mosaic design and production, supervises international commissions and collaborations, and teaches students and artists worldwide. Her practice combines Ravenna’s ancient mosaic traditions with contemporary visual language. Anita Pilotti is the Head of Mosaic Production with Koko Mosaico and is responsible for all studio mosaic production. Pilotti studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna and at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo.
ABOUT MOSAIC FEST
Join us for Mosaic Fest this October 24–31, with world-class artists leading hands-on workshops, live demos, and artist talks at The Mosaic Workshop. All week long, every mosaic gets a FREE grout kit!
Thursday, Oct 29 and Friday, Oct 30, 9:30am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break
729 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78702
Explore one of the fundamental elements of mosaic language: andamento, guided by world-renowned mosaic artists Arianna Gallo and Anita Pilotti of Koko Mosaico traveling to Austin from Ravenna, Italy.
Each participant will create their own mosaic on a custom 11" x 7" cloud-shaped substrate.
The workshop will focus on cutting and shaping tesserae to create elegant curves and fluid andamenti using flowing, curvilinear, and sinuous lines. You will learn how the geometry of each individual tessera influences the direction of the line, with particular attention to trapezoidal, or keystone-shaped, tesserae. By the end of the workshop, you will perfect the shaping and placement of tesserae to create softer, more continuous curves and harmonious andamento.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Arianna Gallo is an Italian-based mosaic artist and owner of Koko Mosaico, an international mosaic studio located in Ravenna, Italy. At Koko Mosaico, Gallo leads mosaic design and production, supervises international commissions and collaborations, and teaches students and artists worldwide. Her practice combines Ravenna’s ancient mosaic traditions with contemporary visual language. Anita Pilotti is the Head of Mosaic Production with Koko Mosaico and is responsible for all studio mosaic production. Pilotti studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna and at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo.
ABOUT MOSAIC FEST
Join us for Mosaic Fest this October 24–31, with world-class artists leading hands-on workshops, live demos, and artist talks at The Mosaic Workshop. All week long, every mosaic gets a FREE grout kit!
