Kaye Iverson
October 3-4th, 2009
Artist Statement
My mosaics are all about color and texture. I believe adding color to one’s life adds energy and excitement. Just working with all the fabulous materials that are available is extremely exciting to me. Using different materials and the placement of the materials together to create a unique effect is a magical and intriguing process. I am continually amazed at the endless possibilities. While I love all types of glass, I enjoy working with stone and pottery, in addition to adding metal objects to my work.
The inspiration for many of my mosaics comes from travel and nature. A simple walk in the garden with my granddaughter is a magical experience and it is then I usually dream up my next mosaic.
Finding the art of mosaics later in life than most, I know it is now the time to create as much as my heart desires. My mosaics are created with great joy and inspired from my many new adventures.
Exhibitions
2008 Featured Artist, Moon-Lily Gallery, Fort Collins,CO
2008 Group Exhibit, “Journey to Center” Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
Featured Artist
2008 IMA Featured Student Artist, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com/fsa_03_08.html
Professional Experience
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Blue Sky Trading Company, Berthoud, CO
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Blue Moon Creations, Loveland, CO
Instructor, Glass Mosaics, Timeless Creations, Fort Collins, Colorado
Owner, Heart’s Desire Mosaics, LLC
Publications
2007 Mosaic Art 3 (CD) International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Artists “Wings of Desire Mandala”
Organizations
Society of American Mosaic Artists
Education
2006 - present, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
2007- 2008 Visiting Artist Series Workshops, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA Artists: Laurel Skye, Sonia King, Lillian Sizemore
2008 – Society of American Mosaic Artists Conference, workshops, Miami, FL Artists: Martin Cheek, Carolina Zanelli, Mateo Randi, Helen Bodycomb