Lynn Donihe

Roanoke, VA

I’m Lynn Donihe and I am from Roanoke, VA. I have been telling my story with mosaic techniques since 2013. I am inspired by the beauty that is found in imperfection—cracked sidewalks, surfaces worn away by time, objects and lives that have been mended and patched. My work incorporates the gorgeous glazes of Moroccan tile alongside pieces of found stone, bits of glass, and new materials I create from tinted and textured concrete.



Each mosaic tells a story for me, one that develops as the piece takes shape. Working through my process, I discover what fits together and what doesn’t, what moves the story forward, or what causes a shift in my thinking. I am fascinated by the unexpected change that a tiny piece of stone or tile can inspire. In the end, though, it is no longer important why I chose a particular color or placed one stone next to another. Instead, the focus shifts to the connections that you make with your own experiences and the personal stories that emerge.

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