Gathering of Fragments: SA Mosaics Exhibition

About this event

Gathering of Fragments brings together a diverse collection of contemporary mosaic works exploring memory, place, transformation, and connection through the language of broken and reassembled materials. Presented at Pepper Street Arts Centre in September, the exhibition celebrates mosaic as both an ancient artform and a vibrant contemporary practice.

Each artwork begins with fragments—ceramic, glass, stone, found objects, and discarded materials—gathered and transformed into new relationships. Through careful placement and composition, these fragments become works that speak of resilience, renewal, and the beauty found in imperfection. The exhibition invites viewers to consider how seemingly incomplete pieces can come together to create something layered, meaningful, and whole.

The artists draw inspiration from personal histories, natural landscapes, urban textures, and everyday life. Some works evoke intimate stories and emotional landscapes, while others celebrate colour, pattern, and material experimentation. Together, they demonstrate the versatility of mosaic as a medium for both quiet reflection and bold visual expression.

At its heart, Gathering of Fragments reflects on the act of collecting and reshaping memories, experiences, and remnants of the past into new narratives. Visitors are invited to slow down, look closely, and discover how broken elements can create unexpected harmony, connection, and beauty.