![Corinne and Laurie](https://www.cmckeown.art/wp-content/uploads/1500x1500_CMASIS-uai-1440x1440.jpg)
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 texture, and highlight other parts of the work, thereby presenting important lessons for life in general.
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 – present |
New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) | 2016 – present |
Newburyport Art Association (NAA) | 2015 – 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 |
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](https://www.cmckeown.art/wp-content/uploads/my-first-art-show-uai-1440x1573.jpg)