The Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael, detail. The staff represents the archangel’s power and authority, while the orb inscribed with Christ’s name symbolizes his wisdom, for he clearly sees Christ’s providence in the world.
The Archangel Michael
Made primarily by Martin Earle, this work was commissioned for a small private chapel. Because it was to be viewed close up, we made the tesserae particularly small, around 5mm (1/4”) square, and even finer…
The Resurrection, St George’s Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas
Adam, detail. There are numerous ways to shade in mosaic. Here you can see checker boarding (the inside of the tomb); graduated shades of smalti (the coloured glass cubes); and the use of a cooler…
Christ Pantocrator, Cardiff
Garment of Christ, detail. As in icons, Byzantine and Roman mosaics often include gold lines called assist in their garments. This suggests the transfiguration of the whole material world, along with mankind its priest, prophet…
The Resurrection, St George’s Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas
Adam, detail. Although it is possible to imitate all the detail of a painted icon, at our studio we prefer to follow the Byzantine tradition and adapt to suit the pixelated nature of mosaic, and…
Christ Pantocrator, Cardiff
Face of Christ, detail. With over thirty years experience as a professional Orthodox icon painter, Aidan Hart brings a wealth of experience to his mosaics.
The Resurrection, St George’s Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas
King David and Adam, detail. This mosaic depicts Christ taking Adam by the wrist, to show that God has taken the initiative to save us.
The Resurrection, St George’s Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas
King and Prophet David, detail. As with other Old Testament prophets, David foretold the coming of the Messiah. In this mosaic, he finally meets Him, face to face.
Christ Pantocrator
Left hand of Christ Pantocrator, detail. Notice the combined use of checker boarding and graduated shades to model the hand.