19/06/2026
SIMON STONE | MOSAICS
Simon Stone began creating mosaics in 1990 after growing tired of looking at a bare wall on his property. He felt that simply painting the wall would not be a lasting solution, as paint would eventually fade. Inspired by mosaic works he had seen by Claude Vanderberg in Durban, Stone decided to explore the medium himself, marking the beginning of his journey into mosaic art.
Despite the intricate craftsmanship involved in his mosaic creations, Stone describes them primarily as a decorative aspect of his career rather than deeply emotional works. He explains that he sees mosaic as more design-oriented and does not necessarily classify it as fine art. However, considering the immense time, effort, manual labour, and the beauty of the compositions, one could certainly argue that his mosaics are indeed works of art.
Simon Stone
