ART! Mosaics at Narrows Center for the Arts

Photo: Courtesy Narrow Center for the Arts – Tall Ships Visit Boston: Linda Antonucci)

For over ten years, the New England Mosaic Society has brought together mosaic artists who are using this medium to express modern life; creating work as technically masterful, creatively constructed, and relevant as anything being done elsewhere in the world.

From the Roman mosaic interiors of Pompeii, to the gold flecked ceilings of Byzantine churches in Ravenna, Italy, to the exquisitely preserved tile floors of Zeugma, Turkey, mosaics have been important clues to our understanding of ancient cultures.  The enduring quality of tile mosaic art has allowed us to see how these ancient civilizations lived, loved, warred and died.

Beginning this past Saturday, October 19th the Narrows Center for the Arts welcomed the talented NEMS members, a group of American mosaic artists pushing the boundaries of this amazing medium, for an exhibition of works that continually explore how an ancient art form can be imbued with contemporary spirit.

About NEMS: The New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) is a volunteer organization that promotes and supports mosaics as a fine art. Membership is open to all New England mosaic artists including amateurs, professionals and mosaic suppliers. Members are encouraged to grow through education, sharing of information and involvement in exhibitions and community events. Visit: www.newenglandmosaicsociety.com

The Narrows Center for the Arts, located at 16 Anawan Street in Fall River, MA, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Narrows exhibits visual artwork of every medium in two art galleries and houses a 430-seat concert space showcasing international, national and local performers of various musical genres. Offering arts educational programming, local school tours, artist studio spaces and free festivals for the community, the Narrows proudly presents an ever-growing access and fellowship in the arts. Visit: narrowscenter.org