My name is Miriam Bastisch, and mosaic is my passion.
What led me to mosaic? On one hand, the timeless beauty of the ancient mosaics of Pompeii, which I first encountered at the museum in Naples. I spent a year living there — discovering not only the art, but also a part of my own roots. On the other hand, it was a longing for something tangible, something real and textured.
After studying media and cultural sciences and starting my professional career, I found myself missing the feeling of creating with my hands. I had long been drawn to the renowned three-year training program at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo. And in 2013, I finally followed that call and returned to Italy.
Since then, I have been creating mosaics — for people and with people — and I’m grateful every day for having taken this path.
Mosaic is wonderfully diverse. Marble, pebbles, hand-crafted glass, ceramics, found objects, and even seemingly worthless materials like cherry pits or pistachio shells can become part of a work. Smooth and glossy, matte and rough — I’m endlessly fascinated by the interplay of light and texture.
In my workshops, I bring all my experience as a mosaicista to the table, guiding participants in creating something truly unique. I draw from the rules of ancient craftsmanship — and sometimes deliberately break them — blending traditional and contemporary techniques.
No prior experience is needed. Even in a short time, you can create something beautiful with your own hands. Of course, I’m happy to tailor each piece to your wishes — whether it’s about the motif, the materials, or the form.
Curious about my offerings or the techniques I use?
Feel free to get in touch via the contact form or call me directly at +49 172 3859591.
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Let yourself be inspired – by mosaics, materials and creative processes.
In my blog, I collect impressions and experiences – of places that inspire, of projects that grow, and of what I create as an artist, alone and with others. Browse through the categories and let me take you into my world of mosaics.
Mosaic Art for People and Spaces
Large-scale surfaces that show what really matters: find out more about commissioned works and group artworks created for public spaces and the people behind them.
Workshops & Creative Processes
A look behind the scenes: impressions from my workshops, projects and initiatives take you on my journey as an organiser of mosaic events for different target groups.
Crafts & Technology
Tips and tricks for designing with marble, glass, ceramics and other material: From A for Andamenti to Z for Zinc Cement Adhesive – Techniques to Inspire Your Own Mosaic Work.
Mosaik & Inspiration
Portraits of artists and inspiring places around the world and more about my own work as a creative mosaicista.
My Artwork
My work is shaped by rhythm, the unexpected, and the tactile nature of the materials I use. I work with glass, stone and ceramic, whose fractured edges and surfaces capture light in unique ways, creating vibrant textures. Pistachio shells, fabric, and other recycled objects also find new meaning within my pieces.
