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Mosiac Artist Imre G. Kohan Exhibits in New York

Author: AgoraGallery
Subject: Mosiac Artist Imre G. Kohan Exhibits in New York
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:42 am (GMT -5)
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Mosiac Artist Imre G. Kohan Exhibits in New York

Panta Rhei, Stained Glass and Mosaic, 23.5" x 23.5"

It is with luminous bits of brightly colored glass and gleaming mirror that Imre G. Kohan constructs his fascinating works. Glass affords the artist a unique opportunity to work directly with color and light in a wholly different way from traditional media. Kohan�s compositions are powerful; with subjects that range from portraits to pure abstractions, they are delicate and sparkle like jewels. Each piece is unique, dictated by the puzzle-like quality of his creative process. Born in Hungary, Kohan immigrated to West Germany during the Communist rule in his homeland. While there Kohan studied industrial design and advertising at the Werbefachliche Akademie in Stuttgart. In 1997, after experimenting with many different materials, Kohan discovered his medium: the glass mosaic. He chose this unusual medium �because it's one of the most amazing branches of fine art,� Kohan explains, �no other technique can attain such sparkling colors, deep within the heart of the material.� Kohan lives and works on the Maltese Islands.

From March 16 to April 6 at Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York. Opening hours: 11am-6pm. Reception March 22nd, 6-8 PM. Please visit http://www.agora-gallery.com/ArtistInvite/Imre_G._Kohan.aspx for more information. Please note that some images in the exhibition contain nudity.

2007 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

Author: AgoraGallery
Subject: 2007 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:56 am (GMT -5)
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2007 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

Agora Gallery of New York City is pleased to announce its 22nd juried competition. Awards include: exhibition at the Chelsea gallery, cash awards, Internet promotion and review in ARTisSpectrum magazine. The exhibition will take place in Chelsea, New York City. The gallery/artist split will be 30/70 and, as part of our continued support to social awareness, Agora Gallery will be donating its share from all artwork sales to UNICEF / http://www.unicef.org

Visit www.Agora-Gallery.com/2007 to enter online or download the submission form. Deadline: March 8, 2007

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Clear Grout

Author: Tahlula
Subject: Clear Grout
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:34 pm (GMT -5)
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Is there a product that is clear and can be used as a grout?

Adhesive to freezer

Author: amstutz
Subject: Adhesive to freezer
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 11:27 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Dear Jen,

Your site has been very informative.....I have a question that I haven't seen before. I want to mosaic the sides of an old freezer to make a planter that will stay outside year round. I am having difficulty finding an adhesive that will hold the tiles to the freezer. Do you have any ideas?

Thank you for your time and help.

Peace,
da
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Donna

RE: What should I use?

Author: erockybalboa
Subject: Tools
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 4:45 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Now we're going to glue the glass onto the base. On this backer board, I'm going to use a wood glue. It's an interior/exterior wood glue. I put some glue out on a piece of plastic and I use a popsicle stick to butter the glass. And make sure you get plenty on there. And then I place that on the mosaic and press down very firmly. Ok?

Now, what I want to do is add some smaller pieces around it. so what I'm going to do is butter sections of the baseboard instead of buttering the glass. I butter the baseboard and press the small sections of glass into it.

So we're going to use these little pieces to go around it. And you want- it's good to spread a handful of cut glass out so you can get the right shapes that you want. And I'm going to use squares. And when you place them you want to have at least a minimum of a popsicle apart and you press it down into the glue.

Ok, and then you want to use a tool or stick to- the glass will move around a little bit until it starts to set up and you want to make sure that you have it accurately placed. You go back around and you move it until you get it just like you want it.

Check out this free video:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/videos/how-to-make-mosaic.htm

RE: Laying the mosaic tiles

Author: erockybalboa
Subject: Mosaic Tiles
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 4:41 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Now we're going to glue the glass onto the base. On this backer board, I'm going to use a wood glue. It's an interior/exterior wood glue. I put some glue out on a piece of plastic and I use a popsicle stick to butter the glass. And make sure you get plenty on there. And then I place that on the mosaic and press down very firmly. Ok?

Now, what I want to do is add some smaller pieces around it. so what I'm going to do is butter sections of the baseboard instead of buttering the glass. I butter the baseboard and press the small sections of glass into it.

So we're going to use these little pieces to go around it. And you want- it's good to spread a handful of cut glass out so you can get the right shapes that you want. And I'm going to use squares. And when you place them you want to have at least a minimum of a popsicle apart and you press it down into the glue.

Ok, and then you want to use a tool or stick to- the glass will move around a little bit until it starts to set up and you want to make sure that you have it accurately placed. You go back around and you move it until you get it just like you want it.

You can check out a free video here at:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/videos/how-to-make-mosaic.htm

Can you paint mosaic?

Author: capture
Subject: Can you paint mosaic?
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:24 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I have the post on here about the swasticas in the mosaic tile, well turns out they are NOT swasticas but actually really really old babylonian symbols. (opposite direction)

anyway, I can't use them either way for my coffee shop and I need to know some options...Can I paint them? acid stain them? anything?

Please help!!

Bryan

clover vitreous shattering

Author: Eric Charles
Subject: clover vitreous shattering
Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 12:09 pm (GMT -5)
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I had a problem nipping a particular color of Italian vitreous glass this morning. It was a metallic veined color called clover, which is sold by Mosaic Merchantile. After several pieces shattered I started to wonder if it was the particular color that was the problem. I experimented with other colors using the same pair of nipppers (Mosaic Merchantile basic) and they broke just like normal. Has anyone had a problem cutting a particular color before?

how many tiles will I need?

Author: glasslady55
Subject: how many tiles will I need?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 1:02 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I am VERY NEW to doing mosaics, only done a couple of flower pots. I now want to make a mosaic wall hanging for the outdoors, to put on the side of my garage. I have the pattern and enlarged it to the size I desire. How do I figure out how many tiles I will need for each color?[/b]

Old building - swasticas in mosaic!!!

Author: capture
Subject: Old building - swasticas in mosaic!!!
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 10:51 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I'm currently renovating an old building in downtown and we took up the old vinyl floor yesterday only to find white mosaic tile with red swastica emblems everywhere!!!

First, does anyone know why? Secondly, what options do I have? Can you stain the tile a different color?

RE: styrofoam bases

Author: broken heart art
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:38 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Bren
I just started using styrofoam to create a 3D appearance with wall hangings.
It works really well. I am not sure of the long term wear and tear.
Especially in the form of a ball. Please post your results.
sandi

RE: mosaic software

Author: roccon
Subject: tile creator
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

tile creator or tile creator pro. i have the program. andrew simmons is the creator of this and a 'bead pro' software program. i have had i bit of trouble with the program, but that may well be me!!
i purchased the program on ebay, as it was a few dollars less than buying direct. mosaicmercantile.com sells it as well, or did. i think the site is tilecreator.com, and then you get directed from there..they blended w/a company called 'though fish' for tech help...hope this helps...lisa

grout or varnish cabinet work first??

Author: roccon
Subject: grout or varnish cabinet work first??
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:30 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

good morning..i am new to the forum, and sure hope for some guidance! i have stripped and restained kitchen cabinets. my husband routed a strip for mosaic work, and i began the polycrylic coating this a.m... it then occurred to me that i may be approaching this wrong..shall i varnish, then tile and grout? or tile, varnish, grout? or tile, grout and then varnish? i imagine the grouting will scratch the varnish, yet as well, will the grout add color to the area of wood around the tile work?? all help appreciated, as i have exhausted every book i own, as well as easy online sources! sincere thanks, lisa

RE: styrofoam bases

Author: Anonymous
Subject: Strofoam bases
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:25 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi Bren,

Styrofoam should be fine. I haven't actually used it myself but have seen it used and am interested in doing some more sculptural pieces with it. It might be worth contacting the manufacturer and talking to them about longevity - and maybe just do a few experiments. - not much help I know but i have definitely seen it used inside and out!

anne

Where can I find decent large exterior floor tiles?

Author: anne
Subject: Where can I find decent large exterior floor tiles?
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:04 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi,

I have made a few mosaic floors in the past but always using large porcelain tiles which I break up. Whilst these are ok, the colours tend to be very earthy. muted tones and I want something more colourful. I don't want to use actual mosaic tiles as I prefer the random shapes to the geometric. They need to be frost proof and fairly slip resistant and in uk. Any suggestions gratefully recieved! Thanks

Anne