Shirley Rodgers

Shirley Rodgers - Information

Although my professional background is in education I have spent all my life with art in one form or another.

Seven years ago I gave up my career in headship to pursue a dream not deemed "˜appropriate' when I left school in 1968. During this time I have worked for private and corporate clients, producing commissioned artwork and logos, in an educational setting with primary aged children, whilst working mainly on individual mosaics in my home studio.

My inspiration came initially from Ancient Rome, but I am also heavily influenced by Antonio Gaudi, and fell in love with the freedom of his furniture, architecture and mosaic work. From studying his work my imagination took hold and inspiration now comes from many places and directions.

I started mosaic work using ceramic tiles, but now mainly work in stained glass which I cut and prepare myself. I tumble some to remove the sharp edges and shine, others I leave. Glass is a beautiful medium to work with.

I mainly use the direct method of fixing my mosaics. I work by producing an outline from a sketch/drawing and then fill in free hand using Opus Palladianum, although I have moved to include a loose form of Opus Tessellatum. I have also pro...

A LEVELS - Portraiture, Psychology
English, Sociology
NNEB
BEd(Hons)En
NPQH

LINCOLN - August 2011

PARIS - May 2012

LONDON - June 2012

LINCOLN - August 2013