A mosaic is an ancient technique that dates back to 3,000 B.C. Initially it was used as an architectural barrier, later as pavement, and then evolved into an aesthetic decoration made of colored, specially cut tiles. Artists from all eras have used this technique, where individual exploration of the art form has led to extraordinary results. However, this form of art is still an unusual practice, undoubtedly due to the complexity of execution. Among contemporary artists, there are a few who have managed to re-interpret this ancient technique. In his way, Tom Fruin is one of them. While not a mosaic artist per se, he references the art form in a distinctive way, pulling mosaics away from the static, two-dimensional realm and combining it with other forms of art like sewing, collage, and public installations.
In recent years, Fruin has refined his technique of assembling and has “raised” the work from the wall into the three-dimensional realm, building large-scale sculptures composed of glass scraps, plexiglass, and acrylite, all of which have been recycled. “Materials with an experience enrich the work, always lending another angle to read the work from,” says Fruin.
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