Visit the 'Mosaic Picassiette' exhibition at the library.

This exhibition is different, unique, and successful. Therefore, the library expanded it and now more professionals can view this technique. This wonderful exhibition will be open during library hours till March 21.

While traditional mosaic art uses small mosaic pieces, Picassiette uses broken dish fragments to create artwork. Pique Assiette, in French, translates to plate collector or plate thief, is the mosaic technique of making art out of discarded glass, broken plates, and other materials. The French city of Chartres is home to an example of Picassiette. One can find an example of Picassiette in Chartres, France.

Maison Picassiette is the work of artist Raymond Isidore, born around the same time as Gaudí, the renowned Spanish artist. He taught himself the technique, collected tiles from dumps, and received donations to decorate his home. With no formal art training, he embedded plate fragments in cement and attached them to the walls of his house, transforming it into a mosaic masterpiece. La Maison Picassiette is a tourist destination in France.

More artists continue to create works with plates. When breaking a plate, you will see it in a different way. A plate is not just for putting food in, it can also be used to create works of art.

For more information, contact Enrita Werleman of Ate Mosa tel. 661 3200.