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ABOUT

For Motivo, every project is one-of-a-kind. No pattern books, no mass production —we work directly with each client, architect, or artist to translate their vision into a unique, permanent artwork.

Above all, we value good design, natural materials and quality craftsmanship. Trained in Ravenna, Italy by the greatest living master mosaicists, we bring centuries' old techniques to bear on the aesthetics of today.

With more than 15 years' experience in custom mosaic projects ranging from floors and walls to art panels, furniture, and ​public installations, our work can be found in homes, restaurants, schools, parks, and businesses throughout Italy and the US.

Motivo Mosaic, progress photo, Virgin Mary
Samantha Holmes, Motivo Mosaic Founder

SAMANTHA HOLMES

FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL ARTIST

Samantha Holmes is the Founder and Principal Artist of Motivo Mosaic. 

An artist based in New York and Seattle who focuses on conceptual and material experimentation in the medium of mosaic. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Palazzo Fortuny (Venice) in conjunction with the 2015 Venice Biennale, the Bronx Museum of the Arts (NYC), and the Sharjah Art Museum (United Arab Emirates). She has created public art commissions for Randall’s Island Park (NYC), the ARTPLAY Design Center (Moscow), and the Storm King School, among others. She is recipient of the 2011 International GAEM Art Prize (Young Artists and Mosaic) and the 2013 RAM prize for mosaic.

 

She holds degrees from Harvard University (BA, Visual and Environmental Studies, 2006), and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Ravenna (MFA, Experimental Mosaic, 2014).


Individual artist website: www.samantha-holmes.com

Motivo Mosaic, progress photo, sheep
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