This week we had a fantastic time doing mosaics and visiting Bedford's Eagle art gallery on Castle Road. We started with an introduction to mosaics, learning about the process, from design through to grouting. The group then each chose a design they would like to mosaic, which ranged from hearts, to birds, to the national rail symbol, to a character from Mario Cart. I loved how each design showed a part of that person's personality. Everyone worked in detail to create intricate and accurate designs that best utilised the space they had available and the colours of mosaic tiles we had. The results are just beautiful and I will look forward to seeing the final products when they are grouted next week.
We then went to the Eagle Gallery to see the current Encounters exhibition, which showed work by local artists who had been influenced by other more famous artists, such as Chagal, Picasso, Degas and Kandinsky. The variety of the work was great as everyone could choose at least one piece they liked. I think it was also helpful for the group to see the links between old and contemporary artists, and what inspires different people.
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