I traveled to Haiti in June to work with the team I trained on other major projects at HUM, the Mirebalais Mosaic Collective, to create a 20’ mural for the facade of the new Dr. Paul Farmer Research Laboratory, on the HUM campus in central Haiti.
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News from True Mosaics Studio
Lotus Garden: Exploring Beauty, Awareness and Creative Connection
With Laurel True at Hacienda Mosaico, Puerta Vallarta, Mexico
November 13-19, 2016
Five-day workshop
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Spring Workshops in New Orleans
Join Laurel this spring in New Orleans for these great workshops:
March 12
Decorative Mosaics
March 18-20
Mosaic Mandala
April 2-3
Mosaics for the Garden
Lotus Bench in New Orleans
A fantastical sculptural mosaic bench was created on St Claude Ave in New Orleans during two Creative Placemaking workshops at True Mosaics Studio last month, taught by master sculpture Brent Sumner and myself. Students came from around the country and New Orleans for the back-to-back workshops.
We are having Lotus Bench Dedication Thursday, Nov. 5th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
We have already scheduled another session of these workshop in October 2016.
Read MoreLightness of Being: Floating Sculpture Exhibit
Timepiece: Destiny, Gravity and Lotus Eating, Laurel True 2015
Stained glass, mirror, salvaged window glass
I recently showed a new sculpture, Timepiece: Destiny, Gravity and Lotus Eating, in a temporary exhibit on the pond at A Studio in the Woods in New Orleans, where I did an Artist Residency in 2014. This series of work explores our relationship to time through the use of natural elements and detritus found in the urban landscape, focusing on the essential importance of the elements - on a personal and global scale.
Timepiece and other work in this series will be exhibited on various bodies of water in temporary exhibitions.
Detail, Mosaic Mural Created during Laurel True's Mural Making Workshop at FJ Mosaic Art in Buenos Aires 2014
Mosaic Mural Making in Mexico: Hacienda Mosaico
January 24 - 30, 2016
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Join artist Laurel True at Hacienda Mosaico in Mexico for a Global Mosaic Project inspired by the sacred symbol of the peacock. One ancient myth has it that the peacock's mission was to travel the world, seeking out and neutralizing negativity. The peacock was rewarded with beautiful colors.
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Entry, Laurel True, 2015
Bywater Binneal New Orleans
October 10 - November 8, 2015
New Orleans Arts Center 3330 St. Claude Ave.
New work by Laurel True is part of the Bywater Biennial in New Orleans. Group exhibit curated by Don Marshall.
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Contemporary Mosaics with Glass and Mirror
November 21 – 22, 2015
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In this fun, weekend workshop beginning and continuing students will explore the many styles and materials used in mosaics today. Workshop will focus on the use of glass and mirror- covering design, explanation of materials, use of mosaic tools, setting pieces and grouting.
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Mosaic bowl by Valerie Nicoladze, Esprit Mosaique Studio
Decorative Mosaics: Functional Objects
Saturday, December 12, 2015
November 21 – 22, 2015
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In this fun, weekend workshop beginning and continuing students will explore the many styles and materials used in mosaics today. Workshop will focus on the use of glass and mirror- covering design, explanation of materials, use of mosaic tools, setting pieces and grouting.
This one-day workshop is perfect for students who want to learn the basics of making functional and decorative mosaic objects…and perfect for students who want to make handmade, personalized holiday gifts.
Read MoreNew Orleans Voices: Podcast with Laurel True
New Orleans Podcast host Craig Kraemer talks to artist Laurel True about her community-based work in New Orleans, the connection between creative expression and well-being and why public art is important.
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