Liz Tiranti

I am a contemporary fine artist. My goal? To celebrate and challenge the art of mosaic. Colour underpins everything I create. The approach: intuitive. In my work over twenty five years I have developed a striking and vibrant style. The work has included architectural wall and floor features, decorative pieces and sculptures.

Whilst developing my sculptural practice I was one of the first in Britain to import concrete construction techniques specifically for mosaic making from North America. This led to my recent postgraduate enquiry into how to translate fragment to form. To take the tile (tesserae) from the surface and make it the object in itself. After all, mosaic originated in Roman construction techniques, it did not begin as decoration.

Experience in working to commission for private, corporate and public clients has equipped me with a broad spectrum of skills. They range from design and making to fine judgement about enhancing a space. It is underpinned by a careful interpretation of the clients’ requirements.

The art of mosaic, often overlooked and undervalued, is rich in culture, materials and skill. It’s traditions and versatility I continue enthusiastically to embrace. My purpose? To stimulate discussio...

2018/ 20 MA Craft - University of Brighton, UK.

2011 Sculpture for Mosaics- Chicago Mosaic School, USA.

2010 Master in Mosaico - Orsoni, Venezia, Italy.

1990 -93 - BA Ceramics & Textiles - Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK.

1989-90 Certificate in Art Foundation - University of Brighton, UK.

1988-90 Part Time Art Foundation - City Lit Institute, London, UK.

Dec 2021 Upstart Brighton, Dynamite Gallery, Brighton, East Sussex, UK.

Oct 21- Feb 22 Katherine Richards Gallery, ‘Collection One’, Hove, East Sussex, UK.

Oct 21 - Feb 22 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, ‘Art in the Garden’, Hampshire, UK.

2021 Borde Hill Gardens, ‘Form in Nature', West Sussex, UK.

2020/21 Future Edit 2020 Graduate Showcase, Crafts Council, Islington, London, UK.

2020 Online Graduation Show, MA Craft, University of Brighton, UK.

2019 Open Studio & Garden, Brighton, UK.

2015 & 2017 Crouch End Open Studios, London, UK.

2016 Hannah Pescher Sculpture Garden, Hampshire, UK.

2010 & 2014 - MADE Brighton, UK.

2012-15 BAMM British Association for Modern Mosaic -group show, Litchfield Cathedral, Saffordshire, UK.

2008 Decorex International, London, UK.

2005 -12 Gallery & Studio, Artists Open Houses, Brighton, UK.