This Orthodox Resurrection mosaic is also called the Harrowing of Hades or Descent to Hades. It depicts Christ delivering the righteous of Old Testament times, in this case, Adam, Eve, St John the Baptist and…
Arm of crucified Christ, detail. At Aidan Hart Mosaics we utilize the techniques of masterly Byzantine and Roman mosaics. For example, we surround each member with a “halo” of background andamenta. We combine complementary colours…
Virgin Mary enthroned, detail. In this mosaic Christ’s garments are earth red to indicate His humanity, and gold to represent His divinity. The scroll is His judgement, withheld until the Last Day. Before that Day,…
Virgin Mary Enthroned, detail. Good icons and mosaics use a degree of abstraction in order to 'draw out' and express something of the spiritual state of those depicted. The face of the Theotokos in this…
St Mary Magdalene and Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, detail. In this mosaic we try to show not only the women’s grief and compassion for the suffering Christ, but also Mary Magdalene’s for Christ’s…
The Crucifixion mosaic in the north aisle. Icons, be they in mosaic or paint, are liturgical objects. They are venerated. They create an atmosphere conducive to worship and compunction. They can also be missionary, drawing…
Christ Pantocrator, after installation. Their durability and brilliance make mosaics perfect for outdoor use. If there is danger of frost, we set the tesserae flatter than usual and grout the joins to stop water ingress.