Gail Rosen (Andamento Studio & Gallery)

About the Artist

Studio and gallery for fine mosaic art and handcrafted jewelry. Art created with materials including glass, stone, minerals, fossils, fine gems, and found objects. Resident artists with frequent guest showings. Some commissions accepted – help design a piece for yourself or for a gift. Watch the work, browse, shop and meet the artists! Andamento is an Italian word meaning ‘movement’ or ‘course.’ It describes the flow of lines in a piece of mosaic art produced by placement of rows of materials chosen by the artist. Andamento also brings to mind the flow of life, how our journeys are sometimes planned and sometimes surprising. Now, in this unique and challenging time, the one thing that is clear is the uncertainty of the path. But life, and art, will find a way. Welcome to this small, local, woman owned business.      

Artist's Statement

I love traditional glass and stone mosaics, but also all sorts of materials and found objects. I am fascinated by the play of light on the shiny stuff and the variety of movement and meaning. Each facet of mosaic has a voice – focal point, background and the context of display. Inspiration comes from a particular mineral or stone, a color, nature, or another work of art. Sometimes there is a feeling to express or a story to tell, sometimes a plan, sometimes not, but always an organic and surprising process. Fun! Come visit the gallery (Andamento Studio & Gallery at 3406 Chestnut Ave. the Baltimore neighborhood of Hampden) or see mosaics for sale on the website www.AndamentoGallery.com.