Lou Ann Weeks

Eagle

I am passionate about mosaics.

It is because of this passion, that I have created some of Florida’s largest and most inspiring mosaics. Many are public art and in Brevard County where I reside.

I began working with stained glass more than 20 years ago, and that became the path to mosaics which is my passion and business today. I produce architectural installations, wall hangings, and sculpture. My
art now includes vitreous tile, smalti, stone, ceramics, and other materials.

I completed studies at the Orsoni School of Mosaics in Venice, Italy where I earned Master of Mosaico. Instruction that was foundational to the Venetian studies included training in Dallas, TX with internati onally known Master of Mosaico, Sonya King, and Eric Rattan owner of Santa Fe Design Studio.

I am a Board Member at the Art Gallery of Viera, Artist in Residence at Brevard Cultural Alliance, a member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, and a Charter Member of the Florida Museum for Women Artists.

Nautilus

Pizza Gallery Counter

Tiki Bar Shower

Autumn Breeze

Artist’s Resume

Education:
2006 – Master in Mosaico Certification, Orsoni School of Mosaics, Venice, Italy
2003 – Workshop in materials, installations, layout techniques, mudsetting, Bailey Island, Maine, by Eric Rattan, Mosaic Artist
2002 – Mosaic Summer Workshop, Creative Arts Center, Sonia King-Artist, Dallas, TX
2001 – Workshop in Stained Glass, Melbourne, Florida
1982 – Stained Glass Class, Merritt Island, Florida

Independent Mosaic Studies:
Other studies have included: Traveling in the U.S. and in Europe to examine the techniques of both modern and ancient mosaics, as well as studying the works of many other renowned mosaicists.

Professional Experience:
· Completed (May 2010) working with Suntree Elementary School on a 5’ x 10’ mosaic mural; also with Central Middle School on 4 planterboxes (60’ x 14”) each depicting the history of mankind in mosaics.
· Completed a 140 SF mosaic commissioned by Central Middle School and Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA), surrounding the planter box, under “Spirit,” the eagle mosaic, depicting native Florida wildlife, habitat, and marine life, May 2009.
· Commissioned by Space Coast Marine Institute and Brevard Cultural Alliance to work with the SCMI students on a large mosaic mural 10’ x 17’ – 2008.
· Commissioned by Central Middle School and Brevard Cultural Alliance to create “Spirit” – a 19’ x 16’ mosaic eagle, totaling 125 SF - December 2007.
· Commissioned by Brevard Achievement Center in conjunction with Brevard County School System to complete 5 mosaics pieces for 3 different high schools (MIHS, THS, and Bayside High) in Brevard County, Florida totaling 230 SF - June 2007.
· Commissioned by Gardendale Elementary School through BCA to produce a 49 SF mosaic for their school’s exterior depicting their academic programs - 2007.
· Commissioned by the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Summer Program for 4th-6th graders and created a 140 SF American Flag themed mural on the wall of the Wickham Park Veteran’s Pavilion, June-September 2006.
· Commissioned by Croton Elementaryand BCA to produce a large 35 SF Florida-themed mural for their school wall, May 2006.
· Created Public Mosaic Mural, 5’ x 20’ (100 SF), “Undersea Fantasy” in collaboration with City of Melbourne and Brevard Achievement Center, October 2004.
· Commissioned to recreate the “Mona Lisa” portraiture for Pizza Gallery & Grill restaurant
located in Melbourne, Florida; created using ¾” glass tile for the restaurant’s signature logo standing 5’ x 7’, 2003
· Exhibited 2 mosaic pieces at The Atelier Gallery in Miami, Florida 2005-2006.
· Exhibited 2 mosaic pieces at Holmes Regional Hospital, 2008-2009
· Instructor at Brevard Art Museum workshop for Mosaics, Melbourne, FL 2005
· Art currently exhibited at the Art Gallery of Viera and in several private collections.
· Art represented in several private collections in Florida, buyers anonymous

Organizations: Board Member of Art Gallery of Viera; Member of Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA); Charter Member of The Florida Museum of Women Artists.