Ever wonder how artists get started on their artistic
path? For Lynn Adamo, creation has been
in her heart all her life.
“I've always been interested
in creative things,” says Lynn. “I
majored in graphic design in college, and spent 25 years as a graphic designer.
Gradually I discovered tile-making, then mosaics. The itch to get away from the
computer and creating things with my hands became very strong, and I
"retired" from graphic design in 2006 to focus on my new career as a
mosaic artist.”
Lynn not only
creates fine art pieces, she does architectural installations which allow her
to take her love of creation to a whole new level.
“I can combine
my ability to collaborate with clients to create work— but now the work isn't
logos and brochures, it's custom mosaic installations, public or private,” says
Lynn. “And I’m able to explore my
individual creativity making personal fine art work, in a way I never did
before. I love the journey: it took 50 years to gain the life experience to
even know what direction my creative expression would take!”
What’s her
favorite part of the art process? Lynn says, “Gathering materials, chopping
them up, and the meditative process of placing one small tesserae after another.
The chance to get into a Zen state in my studio, even if it's only for a few
hours here and there.”
To make her
mosaics, Lynn uses a wide variety of materials.
“In addition to granite, marble, and mosaic glass called smalti, I love
rusty old found objects. I incorporate
things like rusty nuts and bolts, copper and steel shavings from an industrial
metal process. A very important component of my work is thin
set mortar— the stuff tile installers use to install tiles. I even use it on my
fine art wall hung pieces. It can't be beat! Lately I'm experimenting with
tinting a new white mortar that's nice and smooth, and using in a painting
technique. It makes a wonderful texture.”
You can see more of Lynn’s work and visit her studio
during Washington County Open Studios tour October 18-19th from 11am
to 5pm. And on her website at www.lynnadamo.com
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