After attaining a MFA from The Willem de Kooning Academy in
Rotterdam in the Netherlands in the early eighties, I have worked and played in
many kinds of media, always seeking adventure in the art making process, the media and
the subject matter.
During a trip in 2008 to Barcelona in Spain, I was blown
away by the scalloped benches covered in mosaics in the Parc Güell. They were made by
local craftsmen under the supervision of Gaudi. It was a continuous outdoor
display of art that would be there on view, rain or shine, day or night. I immediately thought
of my hometown Vancouver, so rich in outdoor beauty, but so poor in outdoor
art. Mosaics would be the perfect display for my visual ideas, and I set to
work, experimenting with various tiles and techniques and covering more and
more of my garage -- to the curious delight of neighbours and friends. Mosaics
break down the barrier between art and craft, and the making of them gives me
endless pleasure.
Having returned for good in 2016 to Vancouver, I am ready to make
more!
For more information, please email claudiabos(at)yahoo.com.
Dishware turned into Farm Creatures
Peeing Horse Fountain lwh: 25" x 16" x 29" 63 x 41 x 74 cms click here to see it work |
Riding Horse lwh: 18" x 10" x 22" 46 x 25 x 56 cms |
Work Horse lwh: 28 x" x 13.5" x 17" 71 x 34 x 43 cms |
Mother Cow lwh: 18"x 10" x 14" 46 x 25 x 36 cms |
Dutch Cow lwh: 13" x 8.5" x 9" 33 x 22 x 23 cms |
The Four Seasons
Spring lwh: 24" x 24" x 6" 61 x 61 x 15 cms |
Summer lwh: 24" x 24" x 6" 61 x 61 x 15 cms |
Fall lwh: 24" x 24" x 6" 61 x 61 x 15 cms |
Winter lwh: 24" x 24" x 6" 61 x 61 x 15 cms |
Dutch Status Symbol Heritage Houses
High Over Amsterdam I lwh: 12" x 12" x 1" 30 x 30 x 3 cms |
High Over Amsterdam II lwh: 12" x 12" x 1" 30 x 30 x 3 cms |
High Over Amsterdam III lwh: 12" x 12" x 1" 30 x 30 x 3 cms |
High Over Amsterdam IV lwh: 12" x 12" x 1" 30 x 30 x 3 cms |
Geometric Patterns
Butterfly lw: 15" x 24" 38 x 61 cms |
Six Pointed Star lw: 15" x 24" 38 x 61 cms |
Scallop lw: 20" x 14" 51 x 35 cms |
Trailing Honeycomb lw: 24" x 34" 61 x 86 cms |
Edibles in Almost 3D (installed)
Cauliflower lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Corn 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Grapes lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Tomatoes lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
The Four Moons (installed)
Waxing Moon lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Full Moon lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Waning lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
New Moon lwh: 13" x 13" x .5" 33 x 33 x 1 cms |
Number Signs (humble beginnings)
4065 |
1890 |
3793 |
4068 |