Denise Sirchie, in her studio, with "Staff of Life"

Art: the composition of imagination, creativity, vision, energy and self. Media: the vehicle that integrates melody, texture, color, space, text, and emotion.

Mosaics is absent of boundaries, the media void of restriction....my view of life itself. My art reflects this freedom which in turn, feeds my passion. I oppose the contrived; am drawn to the wild abandonment of color and direction.

My studio is lined with my palette; enabling me to view the choices of chards, gems, beads and the like....an absolute. Most of the materials are recycled: jewelry, china, tile, vintage shapes and forms. The treasure hunt is quite enjoyable; the local thrift stores know me by name. My technique is married to my attitude. If using a vessel, such as an animal, time will determine its outcome; the vision comes in days, hours, weeks. I work in sections on the piece, with composition foremost in mind. This method can create quite a whirlwind in the studio; buried in the clutter however, I may find the perfect jewel for the eyes of a lioness. I love curvature and the flow a form commands, my goal is to deliver the same in the mosaic form. Hence, the timely art of cutting each chard and its placement. The reward is the completed art work.

The portfolio consists of many artforms, some of which are for sale. Dimensions and price shall be furnished upon inquiry; please see contact page. I welcome commissioned work, as I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of interpretation.

Thank you for your visit and please return, as I have many visions yet to create.

Denise Sirchie