Toyoharu Kii

"Weathering, " Mosaic, 2016

2016

In the series “Heavenly,” Toyoharu Kii honors the fullness of life and its continual rebirth. In some works, white tesserae assume abstract profiles. In others, irregular shapes contain a disorderly array of jagged tiles, suggesting the unexpected moments that life reveals. Expressing his wish for guidance, the artist surrounds each marble form with a halo of golden tiles, representing the company of a heavenly guardian in the cycle of rebirth. This mosaic in particular is named after Ramiel, the archangel of hope. A leader of the cross-cultural craft resurgence, Japan...

Entitled "Cloud," this mosaic work by Japanese artist Toyoharu Kii tells a story of nature and rebirth. As with many of Kii's works, the lively and chaotic field of white marble tess...

In the mosaic “Accumulated Roads,” Toyoharu Kii describes the futility of man’s attempts to traverse and tame nature. The work portrays a tangle of once carefully aligned tesserea paths, now broken and falling ruin, a victim of disregard in nature’s relentless chaos. A leader of the cross-cultural craft resurgence, Japan-based artist Toyoharu Kii creates his intricate mosaics with hand-cut Italian marble and smalti, Venetian glass made by the same Italian family for over 400 years. Using traditional Italian techniques, Kii’s art is nonetheless modern. It is monochromatic, abstract, and highly textured and highlights the involved and technical art...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the tech...

A leader of the cross-cultural craft resurgence, Japan-based artist Toyoharu Kii creates his intricate mosaics with hand-cut Italian marble and smalti, Venetian glass made by the same Italian family for over 400 years. Using traditional Italian techniques, Kii’s art is nonetheless modern. It is monochromatic, abstract, and highly textured and highlights the involved and technical art of mosaic making. In this mosaic entitled "Restoration Test...

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...

Important polychrome mosaic realized by Afro in 1955 and based on his eponymous mixed media work of the same year now exhibited in MET NY. Signed lower right. Ref. M. Calvesi, Afro ...

Handcrafted by TF Dutchman, "Homage to NTEL" is a one of a kind original Tiffany style stained glass lamp. Deep greens, yellows, oranges and reds are enhanced by glass kiln...

"Sexual Self" is an original mosaic by Isaiah Zagar measuring 17in x 29in. This piece ships in the pictured wooden frame. Isaiah Zagar is an award-winning mosaic mural artist who...

"DS Couple Seeks Female switch - mw4w - 3131 (Cinci) - Him" by Carlton Scott Sturgill. medium: paint chip sample mosaic, vintage Ralph Lauren gift box Born in 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, CARLTON SCOTT STURGILL received his Masters of Arts (Fine Art) from London’s Chelsea College of Art in Design in 2005, and his BA from the University of Cincinnati in 2002. Although he now lives outside of the Queen City, his work continues to be shaped by his Midwestern roots. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums in North America and Europe, including the Cornell Museum of Art in Delray Beach...

THE ROMAN FORUM 19th CENTURY ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE Circa 1850 Mounted on an 18th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Frame 8-1/2 X 10-7/8 inches (21.3 X 27.5 cm.) framed: 14-1/4 X 16-...

Description: This stunning panel is a true masterpiece of Ukrainian art, listed in the book of records of Ukraine. The artwork was meticulously crafted over the course of two years, from 2019 to 2021, and consists of an impressive 350,324 elements, each measuring 2x2mm. The mosaic is made of 12 types of natural wood, including bog oak (1000 years old), juniper (red), amaranth, padauk, hornbeam, walnut, merbau, acacia, mulberry, cherry, alder, and pear. The wood is beautifully inlaid with amber, adding a touch of natural elegance to the piece. The panel is titled "Embroidered Ukraine" and measures 126×126cm, with a thickness of 5mm. Its intricate design celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine, showcasing traditional embroidery patterns in a unique wooden mosaic...