Category Archives: Mosaics

This fabulous mosaic depicting three iconic buildings on the Kingston river front was made to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the John Lewis store there during 2010. More than 300 local people took part including 200 John Lewis partners, 16 young offenders, and many volunteers.

Led by Howard Grange and Jackie Mcintosh.…

A huge beautiful mosaic depicting scenes from Kingston and the surrounding area with a hint of fantasy. The project was instigated by Save the World Club to cover up a graffiti hotspot. Only three out of twelve have been installed so far as we are waiting for funds. As soon as we have them the rest will go up.…

Based on the ‘Tree of Life’ by Gustak Klimpt, this mosaic sparkles with life. Led by Kim Porrelli. Continue reading →

Classmates of Melanie Kogelbauer, who died in July 2007 following a three-year fight against the illness, spent several months working on the project – a collection of her favourite things immortalised in a mosaic.

Mr Kogelbauer said: “It’s absolutely stunning – it’s amazing….. I cannot think of a better signature than this”.…

“Lovely- a real improvement to the area” said a local head teacher. “It makes me smile every time I see it”- said Shebo a Kingston resident.

The mosaic has brightened up an unsightly, graffiti covered wall in central Kingston. Led by Kim Porrelli the mosaic was made by over 150 volunteers and local children.…

Over 120 people from 3 to 93 worked together on this project over a period of 6 months to create a mosaic for the newly refurbished Synagogue in Surbiton. The mosaic is a collage made up of various Biblical symbols, such as a dove of peace and a Hebrew Torah scroll, as well as the synagogue’s rainbow logo and a tree of life.…

Led by Howard Grange and funded by Brent Council the project lasted for two weeks over the 2009 Easter holidays. The project took place in the Leap community Centre on Hazel Road, where we created lots of beautiful mosaics for the wall surrounding the Basketball Court.The project involved many local residents, including artists, film makers and young people.  It was deemed a great success by all concerned.…

Completing the mosaic took over a year working with 600 adult volunteers and nearly 300 school children in the local library, primary and secondary schools, youth clubs and day centres. Made on mesh and then concreted directly to the wall ,this project was based on the flora and fauna of the local area , with each section being designed by the volunteers.…

Kim worked with every child in Year 3 to make this mosaic for the reception area at the school. “The mosaic is beautiful and a talking point for all our visitors. The children are proud of their work and have made history making it in the first year of our new primary school.…