Pam Serota – Mosaic Artist

Why Dragonfly Mosaics?


The dragonfly is an exquisite creature with iridescent wings and body that catch the

light and change color. A dragonfly spends most of its life in the water as larva.

Once it reaches its full developed potential it moves to the surface, learns to breathe

air, expands its wings, and takes flight. In many cultures around the world, the

dragonfly represents transformation and self-realization.



Much like a dragonfly, my mosaic artwork represents change and hope, where

broken pieces of tile are put together into a new cohesive image allowing old objects to be

transformed with the addition of a beautiful, tiled surface. I find the act of creating

mosaics to be meditative and uplifting, and my intention is to bring joy, play, and

color into people’s lives. I create decorative upcycled objects for the home and

garden, such as tables, mirrors, trays, and lamps; I also create mosaic wall art,

sometimes using a mixed method of painting with mosaic elements. Each piece is

one-of-a-kind. I also have the pleasure of creating commissioned pieces for

people’s homes and working collaboratively with communities on public mosaic

murals.

My Journey

I have been a mosaic artist since 2007, when I discovered Gaudi’s art on a trip to

Barcelona. From that point on I was hooked and began learning and honing my

craft. For many years, I sold my artwork through festivals and art fairs. Upon moving

to Southwest Virginia back in 2014, I joined a maker’s market called Crafteria in Roanoke,

VA. In 2022, I moved back to my childhood home in NYC, where I continue to create

mosaics but seek new outlets and artistic communities in which to flourish. In March

2023, I was showcased at the 510 Warren Street Gallery in Hudson, NY with a

special in memoriam exhibit of works that combined my late father’s watercolor

paintings with my mosaics. I am now thrilled to be a member with the Roost Arts Gallery and The

Creative Perch in New Paltz, NY.