Andy Williams
In this instalment of the lecture series Andy Williams will be talking about his art practise, in which he primarily uses in mosaic to build three dimensional sculptures.
He says:
"I am a sculptor and mosaicist interested in the use of mosaic as a way of building form and interacting with 3-dimensional space. My work often materialises in obsessively constructed monochromatic forms that reference, but ultimately deny, domestic functionality.
Contextualised by the historic destruction of mosaics by iconoclastic movements, the medium presents me with a framework with which to consider contemporary object-making (and breaking) as well as an outlet for sculptural expression and material exploration."
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Proscenium, Andy Williams
In the LSoM artist lecture series contemporary mosaicists talk about their work at The London School of Mosaic. All invited artists have been specifically picked to contrast each other and offer different perspectives on what contemporary mosaics can be . However, all are successful practising mosaic makers exhibiting and working with institutions such as The Venice Biennale, The De La Warr Pavilion, The Chisenhale Gallery, The Royal Academy, The British School in Rome and more.
These lectures are intended to inspire and challenge in equal measure. The expectation is that through these lectures we will be able to further define what is possible with mosaics in the present day- and through attending these lectures you will be able to define your own position amongst a myriad of practitioners.
The lectures take the form of a simple artist talk, 45 minutes and then a short Q+A session. It will take place in our workshop. The artists will talk about their attitude to art, and then contextualise their mosaic work and explain why they think it is a good medium.
The lectures are open to the public, and we welcome interested parties from all backgrounds.