Movable Mosaics: Interactive Floral Interpretations

May 27–Aug. 8, 2021
J. Wayne Stark Galleries | Memorial Student Center, MSC 1110

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Created by students of Horticulture 451
Wm J. McKinley, AIFD, Instructor

Departing from the typical floral interpretation of another work of art, design students in Horticulture 451 were tasked with creating 12” x 12” pavé mosaic designs to interpret only a small section of the associated art piece. This interactive exhibit was created to encourage visitors to actively arrange the mosaic floral designs to best represent the associated art piece, move pieces to suit their personal aesthetics, and challenge them to determine how each mosaic piece fits in the overall interpretation.
 


Visitor Images

Floral tiles are arranged on the floor in a horizontal rectangle. A young girl stands behind the tiles smiling. There is a print of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" hanging on the wall beside her.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a square. A painting by Pablo Picasso of Dora Maar hangs on the wall.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor. In the center the tiles are arranged in a square with random tiles coming off of the square.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a circle. A painting by Pablo Picasso of Dora Maar hangs on the wall.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a random pattern.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a rectangle.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a rectangle. A painting by Pablo Picasso of Dora Maar hangs on the wall.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a staggered rectangle. A painting by Pablo Picasso of Dora Maar hangs on the wall.
Floral tiles arranged on the floor in a rectangle.

 

 

Virtual Tours

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