Artist Statement

I’ve explored various mediums in search of the one that best channels my creative impulses. Mosaic art resonates deeply with me, not only as a form of design but also as a tactile, meditative process of physically building a work of art. With each piece I create, I strive to grow both as an artist and as a person.

Through mosaics, I aim to capture and reinterpret the beauty of nature. My goal is to evoke the sense of wonder that comes from discovering something extraordinary, like the thrill of cracking open a geode to reveal the unexpected beauty hidden within a simple rock. Much like nature itself, my work embraces philosophical contrasts: simplicity within complexity, harmony within tension, and order within chaos. I express this through intricate compositions, balanced by repeating motifs and thoughtful patterns. 

Mosaics as a medium are timeless, sophisticated, durable, and rich in history. Through them, I create vivid, original designs that bring this ancient art form into a contemporary context.

About Dyanne Williams

I’ve been creating mosaic art since 1999, drawn to the medium after seeing Liza Lou’s monumental beaded installations at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. I knew immediately that I wanted to create mosaics. Like many things worth doing, my first attempt was a disaster: broken ceramic tile, a hammer, and a result that went straight in the trash. But I knew I loved the medium and what I wanted to do next. I tracked down a local supplier of vitreous glass, found an expat in Italy willing to ship iridescent glass, learned the right tools, and taught myself the rest. I gave away my first glass mosaic before taking pictures. My second was Cycles, a piece that still represents the heart of what I love about this medium: making something as hard and unforgiving as glass flow like water.

I spent 20 years working as a mosaic artist in Los Angeles, where I built a practice rooted in custom residential commissions. Over time my work expanded beyond private homes. I created 12 functional disco ball coolers for Red Bull, produced a world map for Delta Airlines featured in their inflight magazine, and completed my first public art commission, a 28-foot mosaic for Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School in Ellensburg, Washington, commissioned by the Washington State Arts Commission. That project wove together the school’s four seasonal hallways with beadwork designs inspired by its namesake, Ida Nason Aronica.

Some of my favorite commissions remain deeply personal: Mokuluas, a 42-square-foot backsplash for a home in Hawaii, the Ombré Fireplace, and the Sun Kitchen backsplash. Each one is made entirely by hand, with careful attention to the specific space, light, and life it will live in.