Karen Gilboux

I became a mosaic artist around 14 years ago. What began as an extension of my ceramics studies became a lifelong passion for a centuries old art form. Initially I made my own tile in clay to produce functional pieces such as tabletops as well as wall hangings for display. This adventure gradually expanded to incorporate use of other materials such as glass (both stained and vitreous), marbles, gold, found objects, pebbles, and any other material that speaks to me.

My design aesthetic leans toward producing simple, graphic and contemporary works for architectural, gallery, home, educational and community environments. The materials used are dependent on the design of the work as well as considerations around where the piece will ultimately live.

All the components of design â€" including line, color, texture, tone â€" come into play when producing a mosaic. Mosaic, like sculpture, is a tactile as well as visual art form. It is designed to be touched and viewed close up and from a distance

My creative process normally starts with a sketch. If the piece is commissioned, that sketch is accompanied by a dialogue with the client around their needs and goals for the work. I very much enjoy the process of the design as well as the ultimate execution of the art. It is an art form that is both meditative and exciting.

Member & Board Member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists, Instructor and Executive Director of the Creative Arts Center of Dallas, Member Dallas Business Committee for the Arts. BA Trinity University, MBA University of Texas at Arlington.

Location on Tour:
Studio One Nineteen
11333 N Central Exp #119
on Central Expressway just south of Forest Lane
214-906-1983

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Mission Statement
The North Dallas Artist Studio Tour is an educational art event that invites the public into working studios of North Dallas artists, allowing an intimate view of the creative process. The Tour seeks to raise public awareness of the quality and diversity of artwork being produced by local artists and to demonstrate that art adds meaning and richness to community life.