​My name is Barbi Dorfan.

I was born and raised in South Africa, and moved to the USA in 2010.

 

I entered into the world of mosaic-ing in 1999 during a pregnancy rest from an IT job in the corporate world.

I looked for something to keep myself busy coupled with the need for a creative outlet and was inspired by creating mosaic art.

I became addicted to the feeling of satisfaction that comes with creating something beautiful and unique with my hands. I love being able to create beauty through a process which I find therapeutic.

 

I have had the good fortune to study with some master mosaic artists including Luciana Notturni of the Mosaic School of Ravenna, Italy; Sonia King and Kim Emerson of The USA, and more recently Jeannot Leenen of Belgium.

Each mentor has contributed to refining my approach to my creativity.

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I have explored a vista of mediums, which have evolved into my current style. I enjoy aesthetically combining a diversity of colors and materials with a somewhat abstract and whimsical edge. I love combining realistic images with fantasy. My style has continued to evolve in this way.

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My portfolio includes artworks of many sizes and styles, and some large commissions and public art.

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