Today we’d like to introduce you to Shari Lacey.
Hi Shari, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
A family crisis ignited a desire to express my emotions in a healthy way, and my mosaic art journey began! As I began putting broken pieces together to create something of beauty, I realized that metaphorically the same thing was happening in my life as I began to heal.
Today, I have been able to share a mosaic experience with people suffering with addiction, Alzheimers, and loss. In addition, I have taught hundreds of children and adults to make beauty from brokenness.
Most recently, I have been creating memorial mosaics with personal items of of lost loved ones embedded in the work.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The learning never stops. For the art: techniques, design and execution is different every time.
With the people: helping them overcome their roadblocks as they learn that they too, can create something wonderful. I don’t know how many times students have said “I can’t believe I made this!“
Another challenge is when I have a grieving person in my studio, pouring out their deeply personal and powerful emotions as they process their loss. As a pastor, I have experience with this, and I know that I can’t fix anything- just be there to listen and love
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
What brings me delight and joy is the opportunity to share the art of mosaics with the world. This is spring I will be traveling to Kenya ,Africa to teach in a creative arts program there.
I love being able to awaken the artist in people, and with my mobile lab I have served all of Florida.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
At the moment, my favorite book is called “a long obedience in the same direction” by Eugene Peterson.
Contact Info:
- Facebook: Message Mosaics by Shari Lacey
