Yulia Hanansen Mosaic Sphere Studio: mosaics in Ann Arbor, MI

News/Publicity

Jan 2008
The image of "Chippewa Creek" mosaic mural is published in "The Medina Sun", Jan 10, 2008 issue.

The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens project received new location approval. This is a community volunteer project that will be designed and supervised by Yulia Hanansen. Project will picture 8 large scale mosaic panels completed by volunteers and installed on the outside wall at the Botanical Gardens. More info to follow.

Grand Opening of "Chippewa Creek" mural for Medina District Library has generated a lot of positive response. People felt that the project is an important addition to their communities' collection of public art.

Ms. Hanansen will be teaching at Chicago Mosaic School the course on "Mosaics out of Stained Glass" Dates: July 17-20, 2008. Sign up with CMS.

Ms. Hanansen will be teaching a workshop on "Back-splash Mosaics" during SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists) conference in Miami, FL. Dates: April2-3, 2008. Sign up with SAMA.

Dec 2007
A 1/2 page photo featuring "Chippewa Creek" mural installation in progress is published by "Akron Beacon Journal", regional newspaper based in Akron, OH. "ABJ", "Artistry at Medina Library", December 8, 2007.

"Tunguska: Regeneration" small mosaic travels to South Pole. This mosaic was donated to an Ice Cube project for their art gallery.

"Rebirth of Carnival" diptych has been accepted to the Mosaic Arts International Exhibition. This is an annual show of mosaic artworks that come from many contries, and that have been selected by a jury. This is the 4th time Yulia's work has been accepted to this highly ranked mosaic show. First three shows were in San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, and Mesa AZ, respectively. The newest show will be held in Miami, FL in March-April 2008.

Ms. Hanansen has been invited to participate in "Inspired by..." Contemporary Mosaics and the Historical Tradition, a juried invitational exhibition of Mosaic Art. Exhibition will be held at the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA, fall 2008.