Welcome! Join me for my exhibition reception this coming Saturday afternoon, plus there's still a bit of time to see my work at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
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New Solo Exhibition
Sue Giannotti: Unfolding Please join me Saturday, July 11th from 3:30-5:30pm; artist presentation at 4:00pm for the reception of my new solo show, Unfolding, During my artist's talk at 4:00pm, I'll be sharing how this collection represents an unfolding in my work, voice and process and I'll have my tools on hand to demo. I'm really excited about the collection of art in this exhibition and how it's brought me to today. Stop by, say hi, and check out the mosaic art. Gretchen Brigham Gallery Inside UACC/Union Avenue Opera 733 Union Avenue St Louis, MO 63108 Parking and entrance in back of building. Enter parking lot via Enright Avenue. |
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Several of my works will be part of this beautiful exhibition in the beautiful Gallery at the Library in Hermann, Missouri.
If you haven't been to Hermann, it's a gem town right along the Missouri River, with some of the nicest people, and this gallery space is very professional and thoughtfully curated. Honored to be exhibiting along with these other artists. Opening is Friday, July 10th from 6-8pm. |
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A common surprise for many visitors to my studio is that I use the ancient method of cutting the stone and mosaic glass.
Each tessera (piece) is cut one at a time and then set into place-- I do not buy them precut. See the video for a quick peek. |
Studio News
St. Louis Art Museum
Thanks, SLAM! On Friday evening, June 26th, from 7-10 pm, I was honored to be part of the wonderful SLAM Underground event where I demonstrated how ancient mosaics were created.
So many interested and kind visitors to the event were able to see the cutting and setting process up close and ask questions as I worked on a mosaic. I met many cool people and was thrilled to share about this art medium.
The event was in conjunction with the current special exhibition of art in the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan (and yes, the special exhibition has 2,000 year old mosaics!) Thanks, SLAM!
Thanks, SLAM! On Friday evening, June 26th, from 7-10 pm, I was honored to be part of the wonderful SLAM Underground event where I demonstrated how ancient mosaics were created.
So many interested and kind visitors to the event were able to see the cutting and setting process up close and ask questions as I worked on a mosaic. I met many cool people and was thrilled to share about this art medium.
The event was in conjunction with the current special exhibition of art in the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan (and yes, the special exhibition has 2,000 year old mosaics!) Thanks, SLAM!
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Three weeks remaining to see my work at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Journeys: Inward and Outward Main Terminal, upstairs in the ticketing area. The three covered cases show the steps of the mosaic-making process, a classical mosaic reproduction (fragment), a contemporary piece and several sculptures. Grateful to have this opportunity to share the history and evolution of mosaics with the public-- plus the light in this space is amazing! On view now - July 31, 2026. My thanks to FlySTL, Via Partnership and the team at Lambert for a fantastic installation process and experience.
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I have an upcoming exhibition, and would be honored to have you take a look.
If you would like like to be notified of the events surrounding the exhibition, --please consider joining my email list. No, you won't get emails weekly. What you will received are selected, occasional emails that aim to be worthy of your time opening them. When I do send emails, they feature mosaic-related news, exhibition details, upcoming workshops, and special events that are created especially for collectors and those on my email list. (photo) postcard for solo show: Excavations September 6-October 26, 2024 East Gallery, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, MO I'd be happy to let you know about upcoming exhibitions and special studio events; please reach out to me on my contact page to be included. |
Postcard image, Solo Exhibition: Excavations
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Symposium at Washington University, St. Louis, MO
I'm honored to have been invited to be a presenter at a Symposium at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
mosAIcs & brAIns : the computational aesthetics of mosaic art
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Campus of Washington University, St. Louis, MO
The Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures at Washington University in St. Louis hosted leaders in the field to address the synergy between art, aesthetics, and AI when applied to contemporary mosaic art.
My presentation was based on my extensive experience of over 2 decades of studio practice and teaching as well as my passion for the the millennia-old history of this medium:
Contemporary Mosaics and the Artistic Process: Does AI Have a Place?
Opening Speaker: Sue Giannotti
With the goal to advance Contemporary Mosaics as an art form, where should the intersections of Art, Education, Process, Aesthetics and AI be? Beginning with a brief primer on the history of the mosaics and the role of mosaicist, my presentation examined some of the current challenges of the medium; underscored the importance of education, artistic practice, and process; and challenged those who might wish to circumvent the process of learning, understanding, and creating art.
mosAIcs & brAIns : the computational aesthetics of mosaic art
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Campus of Washington University, St. Louis, MO
The Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures at Washington University in St. Louis hosted leaders in the field to address the synergy between art, aesthetics, and AI when applied to contemporary mosaic art.
My presentation was based on my extensive experience of over 2 decades of studio practice and teaching as well as my passion for the the millennia-old history of this medium:
Contemporary Mosaics and the Artistic Process: Does AI Have a Place?
Opening Speaker: Sue Giannotti
With the goal to advance Contemporary Mosaics as an art form, where should the intersections of Art, Education, Process, Aesthetics and AI be? Beginning with a brief primer on the history of the mosaics and the role of mosaicist, my presentation examined some of the current challenges of the medium; underscored the importance of education, artistic practice, and process; and challenged those who might wish to circumvent the process of learning, understanding, and creating art.
A musician chooses the notes
A writer chooses the words
A mosaicist creates the Tesserae
- each artist composing and arranging
the pieces to express their story.
- Sue Giannotti
Boundaries ©Sue Giannotti
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PORTFOLIOCURRENT WORK |
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ARTISTSUE GIANNOTTIArtist Sue Giannotti works primarily in mosaics and photography.
Her work is about focusing on--and distilling to--the essence of a subject. She uses traditional tools, techniques, and materials to create contemporary art. Read more about her and the mosaic process in the ABOUT page. |
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