Corinne and Laurie
Corinne and her sister Laurie celebrate the success of her very first art market in 2021.

About The Artist

Corinne has been a prolific mosaic artist since 2012, creating vibrant works that range from wall hangings and architectural installations to garden sculptures, public art, mirrors, and more. Based in her Newburyport studio, she not only produces commissioned pieces—especially beloved pet portraits, one of her specialties—but also shares her passion by teaching mosaic art to students of all levels.

Her work is featured in public and private collections throughout New England and across the country, bringing beauty and joy to indoor and outdoor spaces alike. Deeply committed to the healing potential of creativity, Corinne is a trained Arts-in-Health Practitioner and believes in the transformative power of art to connect, comfort, and inspire.

Artist Statement

Throughout my life, I have always felt aligned with my highest purpose when creating something beautiful – especially with something that, by itself, might otherwise not be. Mosaic art is the perfect form of expression for this passion; it is about the power of transformation. Among other things, mosaic art offers endless opportunities for discarded or treasured items to become part of something whole, unique and meaningful.

The most personally significant transformational aspect of mosaics I can point to is that becoming a mosaic artist has transformed me into the best possible version of myself. It is how I feel most enlivened, accomplished, contributory, purposeful, spiritually balanced, and joyful.

Creating mosaics is not just a ‘feel good’ activity. The process of selecting and connecting the elements of size, color, texture and shape, has helped me develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and patience – ever negotiating for a work of art the best possible execution and outcome for function or decor. Mosaics is a very forgiving art where imperfections can be embraced to add interest and variety, and highlight other parts of the work.  Life, I feel, should imitate art in this respect.

I want everything I do to bring value and beauty to my community and our world. Becoming a better artist maximizes my ability to do so.

Professional Associations

Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) 2012 – 2022
New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) 2016 – present
Newburyport Art Association (NAA) 2015 – present
National Association for Arts in Health (NOAH) 2021 – present

Exhibits & Shows

NAA Bird’s and Bee’s: A Coastal Refuge Newburyport Senior/ Community Center 2023
NAA Solo Show “Grow Your Dreams” 2022
Art in the Park, Lee MA 2022
NAA Spring Members Open 2016, 2018, 2019
NAA Fall Members Open 2016, 2018
8-Cubed 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Small Works Show 2016
Art Adventure Grant Finalists 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023
Art in the Orchard – Field of Hearts 2019

Philanthropic & Public Art

Mosaic for Afghan Women, International, Mosaic Scarf 2022
Department of Children and Families, Burlington, MA, NEMS Community Installation 2022
NAA Outdoor Sculpture Garden, Newburyport, MA, “Bee Mine” 2022-2023
The Ruins Project, Perryopolis, PA, NEMS Community Installation 2021
Ronald McDonald House, Portland, ME, NEMS Community Installation 2018
Hope & Friendship Metastatic Breast Cancer Foundation, Ipswich, MA, Mosaic Mandala Workshop for Stage IV Women on Retreat 2017
Turning Point, Inc., Newburyport, MA, Mosaic Mural in Paper Facilitated Client Workshop 2016

Corinne McKeown as a child
My first art show

Contact

C McKeown FIne Art Mosaics
(413) 539-4115

15 Horton Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

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