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GUATEMALA, COMMUNITY MOSAIC PROJECT, 2013

Un proyecto de mosaicos en español...

In April and May of 2013, my husband Marcus, 18 year old son Rory and I visited Guatemala for 3 weeks, 2 of them working on this mosaic project in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The second largest city in Guatemala, it is referred to as Xela  (pronounced shay-la) by locals. While we began the project with an organization called "Gente Joven" (which translates as "Young People"), it turned out that 'Gente Joven' did not exist as a bona fide organization. There was/is a director but there is no core group of young people that are actively involved or actively served by this organization.  So after many missed appointments and failure to come through with promises made, we were on our own to see the project through to completion. Several people jumped in to bridge the gap and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about how helpful everyone was. It was an amazing experience, and I am planning on returning in 2014 to create another mosaic mural in the city.

TESTIMONIALS

“My personal choice of Tectonic Shift; New World Order caught my eye from the very start of the viewing process. It is a true mosaic, done in the spirit of the medium. It uses the materials…with complete understanding of their qualities, of light, color and intensity….Brava!”
Elaine Goodwin, Juror , Mosaic Arts International Exhibition, San Diego Women's Museum, 2016
"I just saw the mosaic at the South Surgery Center. It is fabulous! It is just beautiful...once again thank you for leading us to just the right art choice."
excerpt to art consultant from hospital CEO, Dayton,Ohio 2017


"...everyone is over the moon with happiness and excitement about the mural. They are Beyond pleased." Barbara Harriman, President, Distinctive Art Source, 2017
"Seeing your whole body of work together, it blew me away.   Such an inspiring unity of brain and heart. It's authentically smart but balanced so perfectly with such heartfelt gentleness and freedom." Lynn Moor former owner, Mosaic Smalti 2017
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  • HOME
  • ARTIST INFO
    • NEWS
    • Bio and Artist Statement
    • Current Mosaic Exhibitions
    • Resume
    • Publications
    • Links
  • GALLERIES
    • FINE ART MOSAICS >
      • ON BEING HUMAN >
        • Human Nature
        • Cogito Ergo Sum
        • Pioneer Spacecraft
        • Cosmic Microwave Background
        • Two Hands
        • Minoan Linear A
        • Earth Time
        • Insignificant Yet Absolutely Dominant
        • Before Wealth
        • Wealth Inequality
        • American Tapestry
        • Animal Worship
        • In the Shadows
        • Beneath the Surface
        • PFAS, Forever Chemicals
        • World Without Us
        • HOMO TECHNOLOGICUS
        • WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
      • Inspired by Nature
      • Science and Math mosaics
      • To Every Thing There is a Season
      • "Exploration of the Grid" mosaic series
      • Ireland Residency
      • PATAGONIA
      • Mosaic Quilts >
        • Mosaic Paper Quilt
    • RESIDENTIAL MOSAICS >
      • KITCHEN MOSAICS
      • MOSAIC HOUSE NUMBERS AND SIGNS
      • Fireplace, Hearth, Floor Medallions and more
      • Mosaics in the Bathroom
      • Outdoor Mosaics: Patio and Poolside
      • Mosaic Pet Portraits
    • ARCHITECTURAL MOSAICS >
      • Public Art Mosaics
      • Hospital Mosaics
      • COMMUNITY MOSAICS >
        • CHILE!!!!!
    • GUATEMALA >
      • GUATEMALA 11
      • GUATEMALA 10
      • GUATEMALA 9
      • GUATEMALA 8
      • GUATEMALA 7
      • GUATEMALA 6, 2019
      • Guatemala 5, el lago espectacular
      • GUATEMALA 4, el lago
      • Guatemala 3
      • GUATEMALA RE-VISITED
      • Guatemala Community Mosaic
    • ARCHIVES >
      • Early Work, Big Bang Mosaics
      • Mosaics, Nature Based
  • WORKSHOPS
  • School mosaic projects
  • COMMISSION PROCESS
    • Commissioning a Mosaic for the Home
    • Commissioning a Public Art Mosaic