lconlee@yahoo.com
         
 

I am a graduate of Fresno State University in California with a Bachelor of Arts and Liberal Studies. I am an artist who is thrilled to be able to work in the field of mosaics, one of the most beautiful and ancient art forms. I am inspired by artists such as Kirchner, Picasso and Hundertwasser. While doing portraits, I work exclusively with smalti, an ancient glass that is still hand made in Venice, melted and re-melted to give it a depth that you can not find with other materials. While creating whimsical pieces that include colorful cities, animals and abstracts, I work with materials such as stained glass, mirror, vitreous tile and natural stone or marble. Each of my pieces is guaranteed to be one of a kind and gallery quality. I am captivated by the brilliant colors, light and textures that can be achieved with mosaic.

My work has been displayed at Opus Veritas, in the San Francisco Art Museum, Museo ItalioAmericano. This was a juried exhibition of International Mosaic Artist that ran from January 15 to April 4th of 2004. I have work in private collections around the country and have been recently selected to be one of the 26 artists showing at the VIVA Exhibition in Stratford, England.

I am a member of SAMA, BAMM, MBWCA and have been published in magazines and newspapers.

 

 

                                 

© 2007 Leslie Conlee