Judy Sell "Apron Strings"

A collection of mosaic aprons created by Judy Sell.

In this collection of life size mosaic aprons, I use old dishes to create fabric-like patterns. Look closer and discover hidden messages, which are universal to mothers, some encourage, some nag. Each mosaic has real fabric ties from a vintage apron.

Artist Statement:
I create mosaics from household crockery and other pieces of nostalgia.
My hope is to honor the past with art for the present.

Influences
As a child, I collected tiny trinkets from people, places, and events to help me remember that place in time. Throughout my life I have found comfort in revisiting these treasured shoeboxes filled with memorable keepsakes.

In 1989 I saw a picture of an early 20th century Memory Jar. Looking closely I saw jewelry, pieces of china, and hardware included in this tribute. Mind blown, I began experimenting on my own by applying tiny objects to jugs, soon I became a found-object mosaic artist.

Today I explore THE APRON, created in mosaic. The apron, a symbol for womanhood,
protected my clothes as well as my heart as a mother. I feel feminine and professional
while wearing an apron in the kitchen and in my studio.


Show runs March 13 - April 19
Mosaic On A Stick
1564 Lafond Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
mosaiconastick.com

MMG Meeting - April 9th

Mosaic Guild Meeting – April 9th

This is a reminder that our next Mosaic Guild meeting will be on April 9^th at Jo Shaddy’s house. Her address is 11896 Dunhill Rd. in Eden Prairie and the zip is 55344. Her phone number is 952-250-4541. Jo has purchased a Taurus 3 ring saw. She will demonstrate it for us. She will also share some of the other tools she uses to create her beautiful, detailed mosaics.

We will start (social time) at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:00.

If you have not been to the Stillwater show I hope you can get there soon and see all the great work that our members have done. Thank you to Laura Lee, Judy Sell, Rachel Arnston and Barb Steen for bringing treats and thank you Gil for putting together food trays. I hope I did not forget anyone. Thank you Mandi for hanging all of our mosaics so beautifully.

Congratulations to Laura Lee on selling one of her mosaics.

Regards,

Trudy

MMG Member's Show - March 7 - April 12

February 2014 Meeting Information

This is a reminder to Mosaic Guild members and anyone that may be interested in checking out The Minnesota Mosaic Guild that our next meeting is February 12^th. It will be at my home and the address is 6943 Sand Ridge Rd. Eden Prairie 55346.

We will discuss the upcoming show at the 310 Gallery in Stillwater. I have event related post cards to give out so I hope many members can make the meeting.

If you have had time to create a new 8” x 8” mosaic with the theme of love.  Please bring that with you. We can each share what our inspiration was for our project.  I hope that we will have enough 8” x 8” pieces to display together at the 310 Gallery. Please make sure you have hanging wire on the back of your mosaic.

We can also review the dates for the June show at the Edina Art Center and we have an opportunity to do some community volunteer work that we can discuss.

This will be a good time to discuss any other projects, mosaic shows, or any ideas that you have for the Guild.

See you in February,

Best Regards,

Trudy

It would have helped if I stated the date of the Goddess opening.

Here's all the info:

Goddess Show Opening/Reception
Thursday January 16
7:00-9:00 PM
Mosaic-on-a-Stick
Corner of Lafond and Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul

Hope to see you there.

Mosaic and arts enthusiasts are invited to the annual "Goddess" show opening at Mosaic-on-a-Stick:

Corner of Lafond and North Snelling in St. Paul
Reception times, 7:00-9:00 PM

This show includes mosaic as well as non-mosaic pieces in the goddess theme.  It promises to be an ever bigger show as interest grows each year.

Go a little early and shop for your mosaic supplies.

See you there.

Hi Guild Members-

Happy Holidays to everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Just wanted to share with you all (especially those who missed the pot luck dinner) how it went.

There were 12 of us that braved the cold and enjoyed wonderful hospitality at Beth Karjala’s home. We had a fun evening and I think we left after 10:30 so we must have been having a good time. 

We had 10 people who brought candles that they crafted. As usual there was a wonderful variety of styles. Laura Lee won a $25 gift certificate to Macy’s because she had 7 correct answers (we had to guess who the artist was for each candle).

We are presently collecting the $25.00 yearly dues. Those can be mailed to Danette Polglase at: 22289 Olinda Trail, Scandia, MN 55073.

I also announced the winners from the MOS show. Danette won for most votes from the Guild Members and I won the Peoples Choice votes.

Our next meeting is in February at my house in Eden Prairie. I will send out emails and post on the blog at least one month before the meeting.

Regards,

Trudy