Comments on: The Queenhithe Mosaic https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:31:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: mlaiuppa https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1219481 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:31:58 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1219481 That is lovely and another on my list of things to see in London should I ever visit.

I love the use of natural local elements such as rocks, shells and broken crockery. The execution of the mosaic is brilliant. It is a lovely homage to Roman mosaics.

]]> By: Pedant https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218674 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:30:36 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218674 eeekkkk!! I think they’ve made a blunder, depicting a Thames barge in full sail and captioning it a ‘Thames lighter’ – a quite different craft

]]> By: Sheila Stone https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218249 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:33:58 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218249 Thank you for the wonderful column! They always bring joy to my day but this one on the mosaic was absolutely magical.

]]> By: Jenny https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218242 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:16:03 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218242 Ive been quietly reading the blog for years. I rarely comment, preferring to quietly digest the history, folklore, marvels that you share. But today?

Heavens

Thank you. I am enchanted, and full of wonder and admiration for this artwork. I never would have seen it were it not for you.

]]> By: Ros https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218240 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:56:15 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218240 Now that’s what I call history. What a sweep – love those wind turbines and seal at the end!

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218239 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:53:41 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218239 Wonderful! At the risk of repeating myself, I trust that Bawden and his tribe are grinning/toasting/sharpening their pencils in joy. May I say that I think your nation’s artists have the ability to organize information that would wilt any other civilization, and put it all to music with typography to boot. (think of Adam Dant’s maps?) The various depictions within this mural are stylish, descriptive, sometimes-humorous, sometimes-sobering, beautifully balanced (the vertical slashes of the various bridges) and darn FUN to look at. Even though I am here in the Hudson Valley (still in my jammies) the clear photos made me feel that I was on-site, walking slowly past the mural, coffee container in hand juggling with my OWN camera, and giving out gasps of appreciative admiration. Perhaps another post could show the planning sketches and other preliminary work? Your readers are insatiable. And so grateful.

]]> By: Richard Smith https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218212 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:58:57 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218212 A good idea well executed.

]]> By: Di Corry https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218209 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:48:24 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218209 Absolutely enthralling and such amazing craftsmanship.
Thank you Gentle Author for sharing another gem of a find for us to visit and admire.

]]> By: David Tootill https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218201 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:49:48 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218201 Southbank Mosaics who made the mosaic have moved to new premises in Camden where they continue to work on public commissions and train volunteers and professionals in mosaic and ceramic. Starting this October 1st they will deliver the first diploma/degree in Mosaic Studies from Ludham Basement, London NW5 4SF. If you want to be involvoed in the renaissance of mosaic art then call in at their studios and find out what’s happening. You can also call them on 02076206070 or email info@lsomosaic.com .

]]> By: Annie G https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/08/03/the-queenhithe-mosaic-x/#comment-1218200 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:49:41 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167990#comment-1218200 It’s a miracle of craftsmanship. At my favourite of all the hithes.

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