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Rose Wahome |
May 2008 Featured Student Artist: Rose Wahome
Journey
I have always had an affinity for the arts, but opted for a business career. After taking classes in Ceramic Tile Making at the Concord Ceramics studio I had a natural curiosity of how the tiles could be used. During this time, a trip to Paris where I was able to view ancient and modern mosaics provided inspiration as well as direction. I was drawn to the tactile quality, expansive nature and durability of mosaics as an art form.
Shield,March 2007
Ancient Meets Modern
Ceramic, Smalti, Travertine
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Mosaics
Creating mosaics nurtures my need to have a creative outlet. My greatest challenge as a mosaic artist who has a family and busy full time job is finding the time to make mosaics.
I have enjoyed participating in exhibitions at the Institute of Mosaic Art over the last few years and my work has been added to private collections internationally.
Growth
Detail, Butterflies Backsplash
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I seek to find my own voice as an artist. The textures, patterns, colors of everyday life and events from my native Kenya are an inspiration to me. I am particularly interested in using indigenous materials in mosaics and am always exploring new uses for materials to incorporate into my work. I am also interested in traditional and contemporary themes from various parts of the African continent.
Direction
In the future I would like to establish a mosaics products and commissions business which would further the growth of a mosaic tradition in Sub Saharan Africa.
IMA
While researching West African Art I came across the amazing work Laurel True has done with youth in Ghana and have since taken several classes and exhibited at IMA. The Ancient Meets Modern class is one that enhanced my technical skills enormously and one I constantly draw from in my work.
Coasters made in Ellen Blakeley's Tempered Glass class
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Exhibitions
2007 Creative Affirmations, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
2006 Ancient Meets Modern, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
2005 Flora and Fauna, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland, CA
Ohene Ba, April 2007
From 3-D Mosaics Class
Kenyan Beads, Stained glass, Glass gems
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