Jane Santos Mosaic Artist

Ref: jsnz0761. September 2016. 75 hours work.
Size: 600mm x 600mm.
Both of these houses are from Thorndon. No. 62 of a series depicting the old houses of Wellington.  The dog on the pavement is Jack and although he died in 2014, his shadow remains. This one is subtitled Jack's Shadow 9. The tree in front and the hedge and fence is raised to increase the depth of the finished panel.
 This panel was bought by a buyer from UK.

Ref: jsnz0659. February 2013. 45 hours work.
Size: 400mm x 400mm. This row of houses is in Tinakori Road, Wellington and are known locally as the "Painted Ladies of Tinakori Road"
The panel is in a private collection.

Ref: jsnz0718.  December 2013. Size 500mm x 500mm. 50hours work to complete. No.48 of a series featuring the old buildings of Wellington.
Sold at the National NZ Exhibition of Modern Mosaics in 2015

Ref: jsnz0571.  August 2011. 
Size: 500mm x 500mm 50 hours to complete.
   Sold

Ref: jsnz0505 October 2010. 
Size 700mm x 500mm.  No.32 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. The dog is Jack, our dog, who likes to wander around the streets in his dreams!
     Sold

Ref: 0224 March 2006
Size 600mm x 600mm   30 hours to complete
The small orange villa is an old miners cottage.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0298    December 2006
Size: 700mm x 590mm   45 hours to complete
No.15 of a series based on the old houses of Wellington. I just love that the houses are so individual in our city and this small white cottage sits next door to the grand yellow house.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0244    July 2006
Size 400mm x 500mm   30 hours to complete
The title refers to the native trees in the garden; the tree fern and cabbage tree.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0775 January 2017
size: 600mm x 600mm 69 hours to complete
No.64 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. The panel has some raised detail work. Houses featured from Thorndon, Wellington.
This panel has been sold

Ref: jsnz0776 March 2017
Size: 600mm x 600mm 70 hours to complete
No.65 of a series based on the old houses of Wellington. This one features houses in Thorndon. This panel sold from exhibition 2018.

Ref: jsnz0777     April 2017
Size: 600mm x 600mm    71 hours to complete
No.66 of a series featuring the old buildings of Wellington. Subtitled "Jacks Shadow 13". Trees, gates, fences and balconies raised work. 
This panel sold to buyer in London.

Ref: jsnz0827 November 2018
size: 400mm x 400mm 40hrs to complete

No.85 of a series featuring the houses of Wellington. The trees in the front are raised to provide depth to the panel. My later work features a lot of raised work. This panel sold in November 2019.

Ref: jsnz0831 February 2019
size: 600mm x 600mm 65hours to complete.

This panel is No. 87 of a series featuring the old buildings of Wellington. These houses are from Te Aro hence the title. Parts have been raised to aid perspective. Jack, our beloved dog is still there and this panel has been subtitled Jack’s Shadow no.21. The church behind is St. James which has been converted into apartments.
This panel won the “People’s Choice Award” in the Mahara Gallery 2019 Review Exhibition, December 2019

Panel sold April 2024

Ref: jsnz0833 June 2019
size: 600mm x 600mm 74 hours to complete

This panel is no.89 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. In the garden of this house are three nikau palms. These palms are forest dwellers native to NZ, which take a long time to mature. They make a perfect subject for my art. The palms and growth on the fence are raised on two layers of tiles. This panel is subtitled Jacks Shadow 23

Panel is on show in my Gallery and is for sale.

Ref: jsnz 0834 July 2019
size: 600mm x 600mm 80hrs to complete
This panel is no. 90 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. This one shows a cottage in Thorndon. It was built for the Turnkey of the local goal in 1865.
Sold November 2019 from Dunedin Art Show.

Ref: jsnz0894 April 2020
Size: 400mm x 400mm 40hours to complete

The panel features houses in Mt Victoria, a suburb of Wellington, taken from a photograph. Jack still runs the street and this panel is subtitled Jack’s Shadow 27. It is sold

Ref: jsnz1018 April 2022
Size: 600mm x 600mm 74 hours to complete

This panel is an intimate view of Jack set in a street in Mt. Victoria, Wellington, NZ, after a prolonged absence! Parts of the panel have been raised on two layers of tile to aid perspective. The panel is for sale.

Ref: jsnz0766     November 2016
Size 1200mm x 600mm   122 hours to complete
 Subtitled "Jacks Shadow 10" No.63 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. Most of these houses are in Thorndon and Mount Victoria.  Commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0275     September 2006
Size 700mm x 500mm      52 hours to complete
   Private collection

Ref: jsnz0324      August 2007
Size 890mm x 470mm   55 hours to complete.
No.21 of a series. This was a commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0349   November 2007
Size 700mm x 430mm   57 hours to complete
No.24 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. It also features our dog Jack who loved to escape and wander.
  Private Collection

Ref: jsnz0473    October 2009
Size 700mm x 400mm   50 hours to complete.
No.29 of a series.
Sold

Ref:  jsnz0625   July 2012
Size 780mm x 400mm        65 hours to complete
No.42 of a series featuring the old buildings of Wellington.
This panel was awarded Overall Achievement Award at the NZ Magic of Mosaic Exhibition 2013.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0719    February 2014
Size 1200mm x 600mm            115 hours to complete
No.49 of a series. The four houses featured are taken from architect drawings on postcards. Although the houses are all on the Terrace they are not actually next door to each other.
   Private collection

Ref: jsnz0729     August 2014
Size1200mm x 600mm     115 hours to complete.
No.52 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. Jack, the dog, is there in the gateway!
  Private collection

jsnz0783 September 2017
size: 1200mm x 600mm 130 hours to complete
This panel features the old church of St. James which has been converted into apartments. A reflection of our times. Much of this panel is raised on two layers of tile to help with depth. This panel has been sold.

Ref: jsnz1029 June2022
Size: 1200mm x 600mm 130hours to complete

The panel is the 108th of a series featuring the old, heritage buildings in Wellington, New Zealand. Alongside the Mission is featured Spink’s Cottage and Katerine Mansfield’s house as well as 22 The Terrace. Other houses from around the inner-city are portraited here. Jack still runs the pavement and the Subtitle is Jack’s Shadow 31. Parts of the panel are raised to help with perspective.

This panel is for sale and enquiries are welcomed.

Ref: jsnz1030 August 2022
Size: 1200mm x 500mm 112 hours to complete

This panel is no. 109 of a series depicting the older houses in Wellington and inspiration was taken from a photograph in the suburb of Hataitai. Parts have been raised for perspective. Jack, is still running on the pavement and the subtitle of the panel is Jack’s Shadow 32. This panel has been sold to a private buyer

Ref: jsnz1044 Sep 2022
Size: 1200mm x 400mm 78 hours to complete

This panel is no. 110 of a series of cityscapes featuring the houses of Wellington. This year, with so many winter storms, I have depicted a sea swell along the Wellington shoreline. Parts of the panel have been raised in depth to aid perspective. This is not evident in the photograph.

Ref: jsnz1081 February 2023
Size: 1000mm x 600mm 95 hours to complete

The panel shows three buildings in Oriental Parade, Wellington, transposed into nature from the city, showing the contrast between the strict linear movements of the buildings and the freer movements of the foliage surrounding them. Much of the panel has been raised and worked on a higher level creating a depth of perspective. The photograph does not do justice to the different depths.

Ref: jsnz 1083 July 2023
Size: 1000mm x 500mm 110 hours to complete
No.113 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington.

The panel shows a group of three houses standing together in Mount Cook, a suburb of Wellington. They have been reformed into native vegetation. Parts of the panel have been raised to give a 3D effect. The panel has been exhibited in the annual Review Exhibition to celebrate the opening of Toi Mahara , a district Gallery, for Kapiti Coast. The panel is for sale. Inquiries via this website.

Ref: jsnz1157 August 2024
Size: 1200mm x 600mm 130hours to complete

The panel shows a row of old traditional Wellington grand houses looking up to other smaller houses on top of the hills. Although the houses are authentic, they are not found as a street.

I have worked the panel on two layers to assist with perspective. The dog running the pavement is Jack who is my logo for the houses of Wellington. This panel is subtitled Jacks Shadow 39. This panel is offered for sale.

Ref: jsnz0752.  April 2016. 
 Size 600mm x 1200mm. 125 hours to complete using hand cut tiles of porcelain, ceramic and glass on sign plywood.
The view is representative of Wellington looking up the hills.
This panel won 1st place in the 2-D category, 2nd overall and People's Choice award in the Magic of Mosaics National Exhibition, Orewa 2016.
Was awarded People's Choice in New Zealand Academy of Fine Art Summer Exhibition, Wellington 2017. Sold March 2017

Ref: jsnz0730. September 2014. 
Size 600mm x 1200mm. 120 hours work to complete.
No. 53 of a series based on the old houses of Wellington.  This panel was completed shortly after the death of Jack our dog who gets into the mosaic should there be a pavement to walk on. This one is subtitled "Jacks Shadow".
This mosaic sold at exhibition in Auckland, NZ 2015

Ref: jsnz0654.  January 2013
Size 500mm x 700mm 65hours work. Taken from a photograph. No.44 of a series featuring the buildings of Wellington. Sold

Ref: 0724 April 2014
Size 600mm x 1200mm98 hours to complete
No.50 of a series featuring the houses of Wellington
Sold

Ref: jsnz0735     August 2015
Size 600mm x 1200mm  125 hours to complete
Subtitled "Jacks Shadow 3".
Awarded 1st place for 2-D and overall 2nd place at NZ Magic of Mosaics Exhibition Pataka, Porirua. Sold

jsnz0791                  December 2017
size:   930mm x 430mm
This panel is an outdoor piece and commissioned. It took 40 hours to complete. 

Ref:  jsnz 0793      January 2018
Size: 1200mm x 400mm       94 hours to complete
Panel features some of the older houses in Thorndon. Settings and gardens are my own. Parts of the panel are raised with two layers of tile. Jack is still there! 
This panel can be viewed in my Gallery. It is for sale.

Ref: JSNZ 0778     June 2017
Size: 1200mm x 400mm     94 hours to complete
Most of the panel features houses in Thorndon or Mount Victoria. The street setting is mine as are the gardens and trees.  This panel sold from my Gallery.

jsnz0795 February 2018
size: 1200mm x 400mm 95hrs to complete
This panel is No. 71 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. Most of these are in Thorndon. This panel is subtitles Jack Shadow 17. Although Jack died in 2014 his shadow still runs through my cityscapes.
This panel won the Award for the best 2-D in the NZ Association of Modern Mosaics Exhibition, Orewa, 2018 and was sold from the exhibition.

Ref: jsnz0804 April 2018
size: 1200mm x 400mm 108hours to complete
This panel features more of the old houses of Wellington. Nothing grand; just small kiwi villas we all take for granted but which are slowly disappearing. These villas can be found in Mt Victoria, Te Aro and Thorndon. Much of the mosaic is raised on two layers to help with depth. Jack’s Shadow still runs and this is subtitled Jacks Shadow 18. This panel won the Margaret Coupe Award in the New Zealand Association of Modern Mosaics exhibition, Orewa, in 2018 and was sold from the exhibition.

jsnz0826 October 2018
size: 1200mm x 400mm 108 hours to complete
No. 84 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. Much of the panel in the foreground is raised on two levels. This is a continuing trend in my work. It adds depth to the work and added interest. Jack, my mascot. still runs the streets. This panel is Jack’s Shadow 19. This panel was sold (June 2019).

Ref: jsnz0832 May 2019
size: 1200mm x 400mm 110 hours to complete

This panel is taken from a photograph. It shows a set of iconic houses on Tinakori Road, Wellington. They are not pretty but pretty imposing. Parts of the panel have been raised on two levels of tiles to aid perspective. Jack is here on the steps, so subtitle is Jacks Shadow 22.

Panel is for sale and showed at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts Winter exhibition 2019.

Ref: jsnz0855 September 2019
Size: 1200mm x 400mm 90hrs to complete
This panel is no.91 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. These houses are in Mount Victoria, Newtown, Thorndon, Mount Cook and Newtown. The panel also features a magnolia tree as well as native fern and cabbage trees. Parts of the mosaic have been raised for emphasis and perspective.
The dog is Jack and this panel is subtitled Jacks Shadow 24. Jack is my mascot for any mosaics that have a pavement! This panel won the People’s Choice Award at the Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington for the summer exhibition 2019
The panel sold from the website September 2020

Ref: jsnz0907 October 2020
Size: 600mm x 600mm 74 hours to complete

These 4 semidetached houses were built in 1908 and stand on their own in Aro Street. They are a beautiful example of Edwardian style which contrasts very differently from their surroundings. Jack still runs on the pavement and this panel is subtitled Jack’s Shadow 29.

The panel was SOLD at the 2021 Christchurch Art Show.

Ref: jsnz0738    January 2015
Size 600mm x 700mm 83 hours to complete
No.54 of a series. This panel has raised work to help provide depth to the finished work. Raised work on the church and fences is explored more fully in 2016 & 7 panels.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0317    May 2007
Size 500mm x 500mm   50 hours to complete
The church was taken from a photograph, but the setting is mine. This church/house is in a Wellington suburb.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0755 June 2016
Size: 600mm x 600mm 75 hrs to complete

Panel is number 60 of a series featuring the older houses of Wellington. Although the houses are authentic the settings are my own. This panel shows the old Orthodox Church in Webb Street and the Police Barracks in Mount Cook which was designed to look like Scotland Yard. Jack still runs the pavement although he died in 2014. This panel is subtitled Jack’s Shadow8.

This panel has SOLD

jsnz0807 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 33 hours to complete

jsnz0811 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 32 hours to complete

This panel shows a double fronted villa on raised ground

jsnz0810 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 28 hours to complete

jsnz0808 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 30 hours to complete

jsnz0806 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 32 hours to complete

jsnz0809 June 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 32 hours to complete

jsnz0805 May 2018
size: 300mm x 300mm 30 hours to complete

Ref: jsnz0929 February 2021

size: 600mm x 600mm 64hours to complete

This panel is No.98 of a series featuring the older houses of Wellington. Parts of the panel are raised to help perspective. The original house stands on the harbourside and the tower on the roof could have served as a walkway for seamen’s wives to wait and watch for their returning husbands from the sea. The panel features a nikau palm, a native to NZ and a pohutukawa tree for balance.

This panel is to be exhibited in Wellington in March 2021. It is for sale.

Ref: jsnz0953 April 2021
size: 600mm x 600mm 71 hours to complete

This panel is No.99 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. This panel features Somerled House built in 1900, designed by Thomas Turnbull. He designed many old buildings in Wellington. This mosaic surrounds the house with native foliage as means of transformation. Parts of the mosaic are raised to help perspective.

This panel is for sale

Ref: jsnz0954 May 2021
Size: 600mm x 600mm 74 hours to complete

Another iconic shape of a house in Wellington, taken from a photograph and transformed by native flora. Much of the work is raised to help with perspective.

Ref: jsnz0955 June 2021
size: 400mm x 400mm 42hours to complete

Ref: jsnz0957 July 2021
Size: 400mm x 400mm 51 hours to complete

Parts are raised to aid perspective. This villa is a fine example of double balconies and fretwork.

Ref: jsnz0958 August 2021
Size: 600mm x 600mm 72hours to complete
This panel is 104 of a series featuring the older buildings in Wellington. Parts of the panel have been raised to aid perspective.

This panel is for sale and enquiries can be made via this website.

Ref: jsnz0990 December 2021
Size: 700mm x 700mm 84 hours to complete

This panel is a commissioned piece and is framed. The facade of the house is framed by imagined foliage.

Ref: jsnz0963 October 2021
Size: 600mm x 600mm 80 hours to complete

The panel shows a renowned historic house in Brooklyn, a suburb of Wellington, NZ transformed into the native bush. Parts of the panel have been raised to aid perspective.

Ref: jsnz1103 October 2023
Size: 400mm x 400mm 40 hours to complete

This panel shows a house on the Terrace in Wellington. The panel has been worked in two layers to help with perspective. Jack is seen on the pavement and this piece is subtitled Jack’s Shadow 34. It is on exhibition in The Academy of Fine Art, Wellington as part of the Art To Go exhibition 2023-24

Ref: jsnz1104 October 2023
Size: 400mm x 400mm 41 hours to complete

This panel is a companion to Vintage Terrace. It shows a house typical of the period transformed by its setting. Jack is on the pavement and the piece is subtitled Jack’s Shadow 35. It is also on display at the Academy of Fine Art, Wellington in the Art To Go exhibition. Parts of the piece have been raised and gives a 3D effect to the panel.

Ref: jsnz 1109 December 2023
Size: 400mm x 400mm 40 hours to complete

No. 117 of a series featuring the old houses of Wellington. This one is on the Terrace and features a Widow’s Walk at the top. Jack is on the pavement and this panel is subtitled Jack’s Shadow 37. Parts of the piece have been raised to give a 3D effect.

Ref: jsnz0524   September 2010
Size 500mm x 500mm 40 hours
  Private collection

Ref: jsnz0319   May 2007
Size 600mm x 600mm   40 hours work.
Panel shows a group of tuis in a kowhai tree. Tui are nectar feeders and have irridescent black feathers. Early European Settlers named these birds "Parson birds" due to their collar of white feathers. They are excellent mimics and Maoris taught them to repeat words.
Sold

Ref: jsnz0318    May 2007
Size 600mm x 630mm   40 hours work.
Selected by Save the Children 2008 for greeting cards.
Pukeko are generally flightless birds native to New Zealand which live in damp swamps. 
Sold

Ref: 0321     July 2007
Size: 600mm x 630mm     45 hours work.
No.4 of a series of NZ birds.
This panel shows a pair of pigeons called kereru. These are large and heavy birds which feed on the berries of native trees.
 For sale. POA

Ref: jsnz0471   October 2009
Size 400mm x 300mm 24 hours work
Panel shows a pair of pukeko walking along the edge of a swamp.
 Sold

jsnz0790 November 2017
size: 600mm x 500mm 55hours to complete
Panel shows my favourite birds feeding in a kowhai tree. A wonderful sign of Spring returning. This panel is for sale.

jsnz0782 June 2017
size: 200mm x 400mm 25 hours to complete
This panel was sold on the Kapiti Coast Arts Trail 2017

Ref: jsnz1020 May2022
Size: 400mm x 400mm 30 hours to complete

Glorious Spring when the kowhai blossom and tuis can’t get enough of the sweet nectar!

Ref: jsnz0322        July 2007
600mm x 610mm    45 hours work.
Panel shows a crowd of pied oystercatchers on Waikanae beach.
Private collection

Ref: jsnz0320 June 2007
Size 600mm x 630mm   45 hours work
No.3 of a series. Panel shows Pied Stilts on Waikanae beach.
Private collection

Ref: jsnz0430   April 2009
Size 400mm x 400mm Panel shows pied oystercatchers
  Sold

Ref: jsnz0434 May 2009
Size 400mm x 400mm  Panel shows a flock of terns.
Sold

Ref:    jsnz 0756           June 2016
Size: 500mm x 400mm    46 hours to complete

This panel shows a group of pied oyster-catchers on Waikanae  beach.

jsnz0794 January 2018
size: 200mm x 800mm 24hours to complete
Panel shows a group of pied oystercatchers which are often seen on Waikanae beach.
This panel is sold

Ref: jsnz1019 April 2022
Size: 600mm x 600mm 48 hours to complete

The panel shows a group of pied stilts in the lagoon close to the beach.

Ref: jsnz0619   February 2012
Size 780mm x 500mm   60 hours work
Panel depicts a group of rugby fans dressed in fancy dress for the Rugby Sevens. The costumes were seen over a number of years.
The panel won the Margaret Coupe Award for humorous mosaics at the New Zealand Magic of Mosaics Exhibition 2013.
The panel is for sale and is presently in my own Gallery.
 Enquiries welcome.

Ref: jsnz0556     March 2011
Size 600mm x 600mm     80 hours work
Panel shows a crowd of fans in the stadium watching the game. The Santos family is in the back row!
 Sold

Ref: jsnz0552     January 2011.
Size 600mm x 600mm    50 hours work.
Panel depicts faces of New Zealanders showing the diversity of genders, races, ages and characteristics of our land where we live.
Panel awarded 2nd place in a national exhibition of Modern Mosaics Waihi 2011
  Panel is for sale and is presently on view in my own Gallery.

Ref: jsnz0432     May 2009
  Size 400mm x 400mm   20 hours work
Panel shows my grandchildren on an outing in USA.
    Private collection

Ref:  jsnz0520   May 2010
Size: 350mm x 350mm 24 hours work.
This small panel shows my grandchildren in a pohutukawa tree on a visit to Rotorua. There was dappled sunlight in the tree which shone on the gold tiles. ( not so easy to show in photograph). It was exhibited in Sydney, Australia as part of Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand where it was awarded Highly Commended.
  Private collection

Ref: jsnz0559   March 2011
Size 250mm x 250mm    24 hours work.
This panel was exhibited in Hobart, Australia as part of Mosaic Association of Modern Mosaics where it sold.

Ref: jsnz0651   November 2012
Size 500mm x 890mm   65 hours work
Panel shows my granddaughter resting on a tramp in the bush, under a macrocarpa tree, with the light striking the gnarled bark of the tree. She had wild unruly hair at the time and is carrying a rucksack.
Private collection

jsnz0875 February 2020
size: 600mm x 600mm 87 hours to complete

This panel features a group of spectators before the Covid 19 pandemic and social distancing, hence the title above.

jsnz0895 May2020
size: 800mm x 400mm 40 hours to complete

This panel was completed using porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles hand cut on sign plywood. We are all different and our masks reflect our differences! The panel is in a private collection.

Ref: jsnz0961 September 2021
Size: 400mm x 400mm 30 hours to complete

This panel continues my obsession with Covid 19. There’s always one who won’t wear their mask which is mandatory at Level 2. But equally, there’s always one who is there to remind us! Love the humour in this panel.

Ref: jsnz0960 September 2021
Size: 600mm x 600mm 56 hours to complete

Looks like we’re still wearing masks, one year on during this pandemic. Another motley assortment of people and masks. The one at the top left is a self-portrait wearing one of my all-time favourite masks.

The panel is for sale and enquiries are welcome from this website.

Ref: jsnz0284 October 2006
Size 600mm x 600mm 36 hours to complete
No.2 of a series depicting the flora of NZ in close-up. The kowhai flowers in Spring and is the favourite nectar for tuis.
Private collection.

Ref: jsnz0283   October 2006
Size 600mm x 600mm   40 hours work
No. 1 of a series depicting flowers in close-up.
  Private collection

Ref:  jsnz0294   November 2006
Size 700mm x 500mm    40 hours work
Panel shows the flowers of the NZ lily which blooms profusely in early summer.
 Private collection

Ref jsnz0316   April 2007
Size 600mm x 600mm     40 hours work
 Panel shows the flowers of the pohutukawa which flowers in summer around Christmas.
Private collection

Ref jsnz0355   January 2008
Size 400mm x 400mm    25 hours work
Private collection

Ref: jsnz0229     April 2006
Size 500mm x 500mm      24 hours work
Panel is raised in the centre. It was chosen by Save the Children for greeting cards in 2007.
  Sold

jsnz 0856 October 2019
size: 600mm x 600mm 40hours to complete
This panel used porcelain, ceramic and glass to portray these beautiful flowers which this year graced my garden. There is some raised work, which the photograph cannot do justice.
This panel is for sale although currently is on exhibition in Wellington.

jsnz0830 January 2019
size: 600mm x 600mm
This panel used porcelain, ceramic and glass hand-cut tiles on sign plywood.
It is for sale and can be seen in my Gallery.

Ref: jsnz0762 September 2016
Size: 200mm x 800mm 18 hours to complete
This panel is No. 29 of a series featuring the flora of New Zealand. The kakabeak is a shrub that is usually red in colour. The white form is much rarer. In 2016 I had a white one growing in my garden and influenced this panel. It is on display in my home and is not for sale.

jsnz 0992 February 2022
size: 600mm x 600mm 74 hours work
The panel is no. 36 of a series featuring NZ flora. Parts of the panel are raised to aid perspective. This panel features many of our unique trees from the towering kauri to immature lancewoods in the foreground.

Ref: jsnz0374   April 2008
Size: 600mm x 600mm     37 hours work
This panel was inspired by a trip to the high country on South Island during a bad drought hence the sheep looking mournful. The sheep are merinos.
   Private collection

Ref: jsnz0351   December 2007
Size 500mm x 900mm   30 hours work
  Commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0367   January 2008
Size 600mm x 600mm   35 hrs work
This panel is for sale and is presently in my Gallery
 If you wish to enquire about this panel or any of the others on this website, please use the enquiry form on the BIO page

Ref: jsnz0554 January 2011
Size 500mm x 900mm    24 hours work
This is an outdoor panel made by the indirect method and cemented onto cement board for stability and strength. 
Commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0419   February 2009
Size 600mm x 600mm   30 hours work
Inspired by watching fishermen on Waikanae beach.
This panel is for sale.  If you wish to enquire about this panel or any of the others on this website, please use theenquiry form on the BIO page

Ref: jsnz0747 October 2015
Size: 640mm x 1200mm 70 hours to complete
The nikau palm is native to New Zealand and they grow profusely in my area. They are really best when growing in native bush.
This panel has been raised in part to help with perspective. I think that the triangular shape of the panel enhances the grace of these palms. It is for sale and can be viewed in my Gallery.

Ref: jsnz0596     October 2011
Size 700mm x 1200mm   40 hours to complete
This is a split panel which is designed to be installed with the break showing. The panel was completed using the indirect method with cement board as a backing for strength.
Commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0220    January 2006
Size 500mm x 800mm      15 hours to complete
This panel is one of 24 completed showing the black tree fern.
  Private collection

Ref: jsnz0069   September 2004
This is a panel in four pieces that can be arranged in different shapes. This one is the original and is used as my logo. It is an outdoor piece and hangs on my house wall.
 Not for sale.

Ref: jsnz0351    December 2007
500mm x 900mm    30 hours to complete.
 Private collection.

Ref:  jsnz0747    October 2015
Size 640mm x 1200mm        70 hours to complete
The nikau palm is a native NZ tree and this panel shows a group of three. They are host to mosses and other plants.
This panel is an indoor mosaic and is for sale. If you are interested in enquiring about this panel or any other please use the enquiry form on the Bio page.

Ref: 0721   March 2014
Size 300mm x 300mm. No.1 of a series.
 Commissioned piece.

Ref: jsnz0722    March 2014
Size 300mm x 300mm
 No.2 of a series.
Commissioned piece

Ref:  jsnz0440   July 2009
Size 400mm x 400mm   25 hours to complete.
One of a series featuring the 2009 All Blacks.
The player in red is from England
Sold

Ref: jsnz0443   July 2009.
Size 400mmx 400mm        25 hours to complete
 Same team but new opposition in South Africa.

Ref: jsnz0444   July 2009
Size 400mm x400mm    25 hours to complete.
The series were done to show that mosaics could be used for movement, excitement and thrills.

Ref: jsnz0442     August 2009
Size 400mm x 400mm   25 hours to complete.
 Panel shows Richie McCaw (who wore a helmet then) scoring a famous try from Australia

Ref:  jsnz0522   September 2010
Size 400mm x 400mm     25 hours to complete.
Panel shows a small part of the team during the traditional haka before the game. Ritchie McCaw is in the middle.

Ref: jsnz0523   September 2010
Size 300mm x 400mm   20 hours to complete.
This panel, one of eight, shows All Black, Cory Jane, ready for action

Ref: jsnz0595    September 2011
This panel shows the All Black line up for the World Cup. So much hope rested on this team. Very memorable and exciting challenge. It was a challenge to do a portrait without actually putting on faces as the board was so small.

Ref: jsnz1113 January 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 20hrs to complete

This panel has SOLD

Ref: jsnz1114 January 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 15hrs to complete

The panel is number 2 of a series featuring the windows of the older houses in Wellington.

It is for sale and price is by enquiry.

Ref: jsnz1115 January 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 15 hrs to complete

Panel is number 3 of a series featuring the windows of Wellington. It is for sale and price is by enquiry

Ref: jsnz1116 January 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 15hrs to complete

Panel is number 4 of a series featuring the windows of Wellington. It is for sale and price is by enquiry

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Size: 250mm x 250mm 18hrs to complete

Panel is number 5 of a series featuring the windows of Wellington's older houses. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry

Ref: jsnz1118 January 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 14hrs to complete

Panel is number 6 of a series featuring the windows of older houses in Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1119 February 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 14hrs to complete

Panel is number 7 of a series featuring the windows of older houses in Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1120 February 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 12 hrs to complete

Panel is number 8 of a series depicting the windows of older houses in Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1121 February 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 14 hrs to complete

Panel is number 9 of a series depicting the windows in older houses in Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1122 February 2024
Size: 250mm x 200mm 16hrs to complete

Panel is number 10 of a series depicting windows of Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1123 February 2024
Size: 250mm x 200mm 16hrs to complete

Panel is number 11 of a series depicting the windows of Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1124 March 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 16hrs to complete

Panel is number 12 of a series depicting windows of Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

Ref: jsnz1125 March 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 17hrs to complete.

Panel is number 13 of a series depicting the windows of Wellington. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry

Ref: jsnz1138 March 2024
Size: 250mm x 250mm 14 hrs to complete

Panel is number 14 of a series depicting windows of Wellington houses. It is for sale and the price is by inquiry.

jsnz0892 April 2020

size: 400mmx 400mm 26 hours to complete.

This panel is unframed and is for sale. It features two leaves intertwined.

jsnz0896 June 2020
size: 600mm x 600mm 48 hours to complete

Lots of varieties in face masks! A fun way to remember the Covid 19 pandemic. The panel is sold.

short video of my inspiration and examples of work

I use manufactured tiles in my panels. The majority are porcelain and are sourced from France. They are 25mm ( 1 inch) square and are ideal for cutting with wheeled hand cutters. I like precision and often the tiles are cut extremely small especially with the cityscapes. The colours are soft and there is a good range of colours as well as glazed and unglazed versions. Alongside these, I also use a variety of glass both in tile form and sheets. I also use millefiori and other miscellaneous bits and pieces which I have collected over the years.

I use wheeled hand cutters to cut the tiles. These are by Leponitt and the wheels can be adjusted easily with Allen keys. Cutting blunts the cutting edges and the wheels need to be adjusted to ensure that the cut is sharp and straight.

The base board I use is sign ply wood. This is made from hard wood and is smooth and less likely to warp.

The adhesive I use is Weldbond. This is a pva glue but once dry the bond is really strong. The glue also dries clear.

I start my work by sketching the panel in great detail. Labelling notes to help with colour. I tend to work a small area at a time cutting a small amount of tiles as required. Where the areas are raised I work with two layers of tiles. For the base layer I use unglazed ceramic tiles and then build with glazed on top for the final layer.