Tessera Collection CC-TAPIS

A Sum Greater Than its Parts  

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We looked to the ground for well-trodden inspiration. Roman and Byzantine mosaics, still intact, continue to line temples and forums. Known as tesserae, the small pieces of stone, glass, and ceramic form patterns shaped by the natural irregularity of each element.

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Tesserae have metaphorical meanings in art, ancient Roman culture, and planetary geology, all linked by small, individual units contributing to a larger structure or pattern.

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A Mosaic of Experimentation

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Our exploration of weaves, materials and patterns was extensive. We explored rigid to loose stitching structures, fringe details and color gradated into raised details.

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Smoothed Final Forms

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The first sample took the ideas and refined them into a practical palette that still retained innovative elements.