Ontario Mosaic Artists: Reflections

Nokomis by Dianne Sonnenberg. Photo courtesy of the Artist.

Reflections: A Contemporary Mosaic Art Exhibition
Ontario Mosaic Artists

November 13 – December 1, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6-8pm
Leslie Grove Gallery, Toronto
lesliegrovegallery.ca/reflections

In Reflections, 22 mosaic artists from across Ontario explore the interplay of light, lustre, colour, and emotion. Each mosaic mirrors the artist’s unique perspective, capturing moments of introspection, connection, and transformation. Ontario Mosaic Artists invites you to immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of human experience, where individual pieces of glass and stone unite to reflect the beauty and complexity of our shared existences. OMA’s third contemporary mosaic art exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the multifaceted beauty of life through the intricate artistry of mosaics.

Thirty of the artworks will also be available for viewing and for purchase through the Leslie Grove Gallery online store. lesliegrovegallerystore.ca

For some added fun, OMA is also featuring 5″ x 5″ Mini Mosaics as part of the exhibition. All minis are priced at $99, offering you the opportunity to take home a unique piece of art at a very affordable price.

Miss Delphine by MaryLou Hurley. Photo courtesy of Samantha Hurley

New for 2024, OMA is presenting 3 free in-person Artist Talks at Leslie Grove Gallery

Valerie McGarry: Contemporary Mosaics as Fine Art in the 21st Century
November 17, 2024, 1 – 2:30pm
Internationally acclaimed artist Valerie McGarry will share how mosaics have changed from floor and wall decorations in centuries past, to fine art such as that exhibited in Reflections. The presentation and slide show, featuring images of Valerie’s own work, will provide a behind-the-scenes commentary on artistic decisions such as design, materials choices, and andamento that work together to elevate a mosaic and communicate a message.

Dianne Sonnenberg: Finding My Artistic Voice: Connection with Family, Community, and Culture
November 17, 2024, 2:30 – 4pm
Dianne will share the story of reconnecting with her First Nations community and culture, and the effect it has had on her artwork. (Dianne was adopted into a Michigan family as an infant and found her family in Ontario in 2013). This major moment changed the trajectory of her mosaic work and helped her find her artistic voice.

Jenny May Gifford: Fairbank Village Mosaic Planter Project
November 24, 2024, 2 – 4pm
Art has the power to build communities through collaborative creativity that endures the impact of time. Jenny May will talk about her recent community mosaic project in Fairbank Village, along Eglinton Avenue West near Dufferin Street in Toronto. Twenty-eight large concrete planters adorned with 112 different mosaics now grace the streets, celebrating this neighbourhood’s rich history, its diverse residents and vibrant spirit. Join us to hear Jenny May share her experience creating the many designs, collaborating with the community, and installing the mosaics with her small but mighty team of volunteers.

F32 Kaleidoscope by Kathryn Spooner Bossy. Photo courtesy of the Artist

About the Artists

The exhibition highlights the art of 22 mosaic artists, internationally acclaimed as well as emerging, from across the province of Ontario. Artworks include wall hangings as well as sculptures, and feature a variety of materials, from glass to stone to metal and more.

About Ontario Mosaic Artists

Ontario Mosaic Artists’ mission is to promote mosaics as a contemporary fine art form and to showcase the array of materials, styles, techniques, and dimensions used to put a modern spin on the ancient art form. Dedicated to preserving this ancient art form, we challenge its traditional boundaries by creating contemporary mosaics in our own distinctive styles.