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The art of Pietra Dura <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an image of me during my training in Florence, where I studied the art of Pietra Dura<\/em> , a refined mosaic technique using semi-precious stones. Under the guidance of master artisans, I developed skills in stone selection, inlay, and precision cutting using traditional Florentine methods. This discipline continues to inform my practice today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing Traditions Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingfisher Mosaic \u2013 A Contemporary Fusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This piece represents my latest direction: blending the disciplines I\u2019ve studied from Pietra Dura<\/em> and Byzantine tesserae to Roman textures and natural materials. The kingfisher is made with lapis lazuli<\/em>, tiger’s eye<\/em>, and bark<\/em>, combining precision stonework with organic elements. It\u2019s my way of honouring tradition while creating something entirely my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to learn how to do it? Come to my workshops<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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