THE SUM OF ALL PARTS

An exhibition of fine art mosaics curated by Sonia King

Opening reception with the artists:
Sunday, March 7, 2004 (2-5 PM)

With musical guests BL Lacerta and Jazz Combo # 1

In this exhibition, the ancient art of mosaics is reinterpreted as a contemporary sculptural medium. THE SUM OF ALL PARTS features the works of mosaic artists from Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. The curator of this exhibition, Sonia King, has assembled an inspiring collection of artwork by modern mosaic artists. The works often combine a variety of mosaic media and styles. The focus of this show is to promote the expression of mosaics as a fine art medium. The goal of the participating artists is to increase the public awareness of the distinction between mosaic as decorative craft and mosaic as fine art.

Some of the artists in this invitational show are Karen Crowe, Sarah Zirkel, Julie Richey, Sherri King, Gladys Gostin and Noman Tellis. A selection of works by Sonia King, will also be on display.

The Curator, Sonia King, creates one-of-a-kind, contemporary mosaics for gallery, architectural, community and home settings. She is currently creating four large mosaic walls for Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Her award-winning art is exhibited both nationally and internationally and is represented in private, public and corporate collections.

Ms. King has visited ancient mosaic sites and studied with modern mosaic artists around the world. She is a founding member and President of the Society of American Mosaic Artists as well as the instructor in mosaics at the Creative Arts Center of Dallas. Additionally, Sonia has been granted membership and serves as a Director of the Associazone Internazionale Mosacisti Contemporanei (AIMC) in Ravenna, Italy. She has spoken on mosaic art in England, France and Brazil and is now teaching classes internationally.

Ms. King is also the author of Mosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects and Designs from Around the World, a full-color, hardback book from Sterling Publishing. The book provides historical information on mosaics and mosaic-making traditions from around the world, extensive discussion of materials and design issues, in-depth technical instruction on the creation of mosaics as well as seventeen projects. Additionally, the book features a running gallery showcasing a variety of works by international, contemporary mosaic artists.

A RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2004 from 2 to 5 PM. Reception patrons will also be able to attend the free White Rock Rhythms jazz concert featuring BL Lacerta and Jazz Combo # 1 at 2 PM. Both, the exhibition and the opening reception are free and open to the public.

"Mirage" 2003
Glass, ceramic, turquoise, gold by Sonia King