Reflections

Mosaics

Apr 25

6.75ft x 61.5ft, 2022

Recycled porcelain, ceramic, stone, and glass mosaic

Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, TX

Reflections depicts a flowing impressionistic landscape that represents the colors of the surrounding lake, hills, and sky across all four seasons. Embedded within the sweeping mural are dozens of custom porcelain moments handmade by Hope Hummingbird, including leaf pressings from real local trees, stamped flowers, hand-painted fish, butterflies, and stamped names of those important to the resort’s 25-year history and success.

Section of Reflections with blue, white, and purple waves of color with flowers at the bottom

Detail showing a variety of blue tiles including a handmade ceramic butterfly, hummingbird, and snails

Materials from all over the world coalesce in a flowing and serene impressionistic landscape. Artisanal glaze Fujiwa tiles from Japan mix with Marble from Italy, Travertine and hand-painted talaveras from Mexico intermingle with tiles from Spain and the Netherlands, all blending together seamlessly to reference and respond to the colors present in the lake, hills, and sky as they change from season-to-season throughout the year.

Made from 75% recycled porcelain, ceramic, stone, and glass tiles.

Mural at night illuminated by light below

The mural was made entirely on-site over a two-week period after months of preparation and planning, with an outline and intention in mind, but with much artistic spontaneity and energetic improvisation along the way. As each piece is hand-placed with care and attention, the mural develops akin to a composition on an easel, with the porcelain, glass, and stone painting its way across the wall.