Marialuisa Tadei’s work may be based in ancient techniques but what she produces is very contemporary. Everything I’ve read about Marialuisa’s work draws comparisons between her glass mosaics and digital pixels, and close up you can see what they mean. I must admit though the main thing I am now thinking is how many hours does it take to stick them all on!
By the way did you work out what it is from my first picture? It is the most intelligent of all the invertebrates, and has advanced cognitive function. According to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park her use of mosaic has elevated it into a more ethereal realm. Bit too solid and large for me to think ethereal but I agree it is incredibly beautiful.
If you are still pondering what on earth it is, it is probably because I have not shared a proper photograph yet. Plus it isn’t where you might expect to find one. It should be in the sea rather than in the middle of the Yorkshire moors surrounded by a tiny fence, which by the way it wouldn’t have any problems in getting over!


I thought though the circular fence, curvy limbs and the big round eyes perfect for this week’s rounded.
very beautiful mosaic work! Octopus is a very interesting animal, they are famous escape artists too.
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The more I learn about them the more I am fascinated – in fact I find them so amazing now that they are off my menu forever.
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I try to avoid seafood, knowing there will come a time when I have nothing else to eat again. 😉
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I love it! I am a mosaicist but never did anything that size. Impressive for sure!
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Ooh what kind of mosiacs do you create? Think it such a beautiful art.
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https://thepetalpusher.blog/2016/12/23/weekly-photo-challenge-path-2/
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Thank you so so much for sharing – just wonderful
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Fabulous sculpture. The first photo made me think of Gaudi’s work in Barcelona
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ooh yes . . .didn’t think of that!
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Fantastic colours!
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Stunning isn’t it . . . . must have been fun creating.
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WOW! This is great. Thank you, Love, nia
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It’s brilliant isn’t it – I’d love to have a minature one!
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So lovely! Wasn’t there on my visit sadly. I love mosaics. Take me back to being a very young teenager and making flower pots with my mother; breaking up old tiles and sticking them on terracotta pots. It must have been a sixties thing 😉
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Surely an 80s thing!!!
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I guess it depends on when you were a young teenager 😉 😉 Don’t tell me you did mosaics too?
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Unfortunately not – clearly something I need to try one of these days!
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That is an incredible piece of artwork! Thanks so much for sharing!
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It is amazing isn’t it . . just had to share 🙂
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Gorgeous! ❤ Such a happy-making sight. And that fence is truly funny. 😀
Sooner or later I will start working back through your blog, I know I've missed a lot. Hope you're well!
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Hiya, delighted to see you again. Hope all is well with you too.
That fence is bonkers isn’t it . . can just see the Octopus moving it.
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I wonder how many weeks……
Incredible!
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I was thinking months!!
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