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Sandra Robertson is an Australian mosaic artist, educator, and community arts facilitator, best known as the founder of OzMosaics Studio in Brisbane, Queensland, and the creator of the Mosaic Online School (MOS). With a career spanning more than 25 years, Robertson has produced large-scale public mosaics, international commissions, community art projects, school residencies, aged-care programs, and private installations across Australia and overseas. She is recognised for her innovative mixed-media techniques, her leadership within the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand (MAANZ), and her extensive contributions to mosaic education through workshops, mentoring, online learning, and digital resources.

Early life and background

Robertson was born in Australia and developed an early interest in art and craft. Before establishing her professional mosaic practice, she explored a range of artistic mediums, eventually specialising in mosaic art in the late 1990s. Her early experimentation with ceramics, china, glass, and mixed media informed the distinctive style she later became known for.

Career

OzMosaics Studio

Robertson founded OzMosaics Studio in Brisbane, a home-based mosaic workshop and teaching space equipped for fabrication, design, and community collaboration. The studio also houses The Mosaic Mall, an online store supplying mosaic materials and tools. Together with her husband Dave, who manages studio operations, Robertson has built OzMosaics into a recognised centre for mosaic education and production.

Teaching and workshops

Robertson has taught mosaic art for more than 25 years, offering beginner to advanced workshops, artist-in-residence programs, school residencies, community projects, and specialised technique classes. She has taught in Queensland, interstate, and internationally, including Hong Kong and Norfolk Island. Her teaching emphasises technical skill, material innovation, and accessible methods for students of all ages.

Mosaic Online School (MOS)

Robertson is the creator of the Mosaic Online School (MOS), a comprehensive digital learning platform designed to teach mosaic techniques through structured lessons, glossaries, tools, videos, and project-based learning. MOS provides a modern approach to mosaic education, combining traditional craftsmanship with online accessibility. It forms part of a broader ecosystem that includes OzMosaics Studio and The Mosaic Mall, and has been used by students in Australia and internationally.

“China Whisperer”

Robertson is known for her distinctive approach to pique assiette and ceramic reuse, often referred to as “China Whispering.” Her methods incorporate broken china, sculptural forms, and mixed-media layering, blending traditional mosaic practices with contemporary experimentation.

Major works and public art

Australia Zoo – Steve Irwin Tribute Murals

A series of 12 large mosaic murals created with international collaboration, honouring wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin. Robertson coordinated global participation and educated mosaic artists worldwide during the project.

University of Queensland – Water Engineering Mosaic (2016)

A five-panel commissioned mural depicting themes of water engineering and environmental science.

Christmas Island Arts & Culture Projects (2012, 2015, 2024)

Multiple community mosaic installations including mural seats, floor mosaics, and cultural park artworks.

Norfolk Island Airport – Sesquicentenary Mosaic

A large mosaic installation created for the Norfolk Island Airport terminal.

Hong Kong – Easter “Eggstravaganza” Mosaic Exhibition (2011)

International commission and exhibition featured in Hong Kong media.

Ipswich Park Murals

Public mosaic installations created as part of community and council projects.

School centenary murals

Numerous centenary and anniversary murals for Queensland schools, including Meandarra State School, Talwood State School, Earnshaw State College, and others.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities

Mosaic murals for the Wesley Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Nazareth Pre-Learning Centre, Regis Aged Care, and other healthcare settings.

Community murals

Large-scale community projects in Woorabinda, Theodore, Mundubbera, Biloela, Longreach, Tannum Sands, and multiple regional towns.

Private commissions

Robertson has produced bespoke mosaic artworks for private residences, including garden murals, pool features, 3D sculptural works, and interior installations.

Leadership and professional involvement

MAANZ – Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zealand

  • President (2008)
  • Vice President (2002–2007)
  • Queensland State Representative (2000–2023)
  • Ongoing member and contributor

Robertson has presented at multiple MAANZ conferences and exhibitions and has been involved in mentoring programs and organisational development.

International conferences

  • SAMA (USA) – 2003 Miami, 2011 Austin
  • AIMC (Australia) – 2005 Melbourne (Presenter)
  • MAANZ Conferences – multiple years as presenter, teacher, vendor, or speaker

Exhibitions

Robertson has exhibited widely in Australia and internationally, including:

  • SAMA (USA)
  • AIMC (Australia)
  • MAANZ National and State Exhibitions (2005–2023)
  • 30:30 Vision Tours
  • Gold Coast Show
  • Pine Rivers Art Gallery
  • COSSAG Brisbane
  • Hong Kong exhibitions
  • Wesley Hospital Art Show
  • Bribie Island Art Show

Awards and recognition

  • Winner – Mosaic Horizons Innovation Award (MAANZ 2019)
  • Viewer’s Choice Award – “Banksia Delight” (MAANZ 2021)
  • Highly Commended Awards – multiple MAANZ exhibitions
  • Second Prize – Percolator Gallery (2010)
  • Featured Artist – Laticrete Spotlight, My Creative Diva Magazine, CMA, Glass Magazine USA

Publications and media

Robertson’s work has been featured in:

  • Mosaic Techniques by Sonia King
  • Laticrete Spotlight (USA & Australia)
  • BAMM – Australia Zoo Tribute article
  • Glass Magazine (USA)
  • My Creative Diva (UK)
  • Andamento Magazine
  • Courier Mail, Sunday Mail, Brisbane News
  • ABC Radio
  • Hong Kong TV and newspapers
  • Norfolk Island media

Mentoring and community engagement

Robertson has mentored mosaic artists, teachers, and community workers, providing guidance on mosaic standards, project planning, and technical execution. She has led programs in schools, aged-care facilities, libraries, and community centres, and has contributed to mosaic therapy initiatives and special-needs programs. She has also moderated international online mosaic communities, including Mosaic Addicts (Yahoo Group and Facebook).

Mosaic mission

Robertson’s stated mission includes promoting professional mosaic education, producing enduring public and private artworks, mentoring community groups, training teachers and facilitators, encouraging mosaic art as therapy, supporting reuse and recycling of materials, and fostering creativity and connection through mosaics.

The Mosaic Mall

Robertson founded The Mosaic Mall, an online store supplying mosaic materials, tools, adhesives, substrates, and specialty items for students, hobbyists, and professional artists.

  • Official website: https://www.ozmosaics.com.au
  • The Mosaic Mall: https://www.themosaicmall.com.au

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