what’s happening in the studio

Carolina Summer

Now in the main reception area of
Atrium Baptist Wake Forest Hospital

Winston-Salem, NC

photography by Mitchell Kearney

Coming October 10 — 26

The Enchanted Oasis

at Lumenaura Festival Aurora, Illinois

animated light projection of brenda pokorny mosaic art image sample for lumenaura festival

Purchase a signed copy of

My Garden

here

Hope Mandala

Now in the Prayer Garden at The Christian Mission

919 N Main Street Mooresville NC

photography by Mitchell Kearney

I am pleased to announce Hope Mandala was selected for inclusion in
Mosaic Arts International 2025 Timeless Mosaics
Site Specific category
at The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens


Winter Park, Florida. August 26 — December 7

47 mosaics were juried into the exhibition, from hundreds submitted

A really nice feature in Sunshine Artist Magazine, written by author, artist, art collector, and folk art enthusiast,
Diane Sulg

my latest mosaic bench:

This bench is a nod to a vintage upholstered fainting sofa, with a button-tufted seat, braided trim, and box pleats with fringe…

Magnolia garden bench

stained glass, glass tile, and ceramic tile on cement on expanded polystyrene over a steel armature
42 H” x 48 W” x 24 D” weight approximately 300lbs

This bench is available for purchase $10,000

photography by Mitchell Kearney

Delirium: Botanicals in Oil and Glass

Thank you to everyone who came to our reception.
It was wonderful to meet and chat with all of you.

I hope you were able to visit my exhibition:
Delirium: Botanicals in Oil and Glass

Experience delirium when you visit this exhibition of my botanical mosaics paired with Christine Knize’s over-sized orchid portraits.
With animated video projections produced by Jeff Cason, this installation immerses you in a series of gorgeous gardens

Dalton Gallery, Rock Hill, SC March 28 — May 2, 2025

video teaser:

Honeybee Hedge at Charlotte SHOUT!

I created a mini golf hole for the Queen’s Greens at Charlotte SHOUT! based on an English country garden hedge maze.
Putt the ball through the garden gate. Will you make a hole in one? Or will your ball be lost in the maze…

Uptown Charlotte, NC April 4 — 20, 2025

more info

introducing:

Get Lost Mazes

a new company staging immersive art installations
based on my mosaic mazes, labyrinths, and florals

check it out

Secret Garden
was included in
2024
North Carolina
Artists Exhibition!

a new sign for Mooresville Arts!


I was interviewed by Canvas Rebel Magazine
read it here

Fabulous feature article in Charlotte Magazine November 2023 issue!

Taylor Bowler explores the mosaics and decor, and the process of creating a home around them with the vision and expert guidance of designer Anne Miller of Miller House Interiors.

Artwork shown in these photos by: Nico Amortigui, Julia Lawing, Kathy Murray, and Annie Beringer

my art tweeted and featured on google arts & culture site 2x!

celebrating
world kindness day and random acts of kindness day

Kindness Mandala