COOIE GREY-LAVIN
Mosaic and altered objects – 342-4754 – cgreylavin@yahoo.com – www.cooiemosaic.com

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Cooie Grey-Lavin Artist Statement

I really like the problem solving aspect of being an artist. I would say my approach to any creative endeavor is to create a dilemma for myself (it could be two elements that have to go together or an unusual shape or size piece) and then I set out to solve that dilemma. I love to play with the color, texture and shapes. I know that I’m done when I don’t see the problem anymore and it “fits” (like the pieces of a puzzle).

I have been making mosaics for the last 15 years and this is my new love. My most recent shows have been primarily my mosaic pieces. I have taught mosaics in my studio and at the Chico Art Center. I love to play with the color and shapes. It’s like fitting a puzzle together but with no set design to begin with. I have been a wreath maker for 20 years. This grew out of my years in my horticulture and landscaping business. I enjoy using the unusual textures and materials found in nature and putting them together in unique combinations.

The places I have shown or sold my work over the past 25 years are:
Open Studio Tours- Chico
Miller Gallery – Cincinnati, Ohio
The Gardener – Berkeley
Mendocino – Outdoor Living
Various stores in Stockton & Sacramento
Cottage Artisans Member – 13 years
Zucchini and Vine – Chico 16 years
Chico Art Center – Chico
Fir Street Gallery – Paradise
Cory’s – Chico
October Art in Store Front downtown project thru City of Chico – 4 years
San Francisco Flowers, Chico
Upper Crust, Chico