Martin Cheek is a versatile mosaic artist who initially founded the technique to incorporate glass fusions into mosaic art. In so doing, he found that adding fusions to his mosaics transformed his art and added unique textural interest to his work. The intricately detailed glass fusions, all made by Martin, take his mosaics to another dimension, adding varying degrees of reflectivity and energy, something not easily obtained using traditional mosaic materials. Martin regards his mosaic work as a logical progression from animation, both of which involve building a coherent whole, displaying character and movement, from thousands of elements. His mosaics have been featured indoors and outdoors in swimming pools, murals, tables, floors, and sculpture, including a mosaic sculpture garden for children with special needs. Martin has been making mosaics for over 30 years and he still absolutely loves it! "I am particularly inspired by the natural world and relish the challenge of capturing its organic grace in such a seemingly uncompromising medium", says Martin. Over the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to work with people of all ages and many schools, hospitals, community groups, including autistic, deaf and special needs children. With his work, Martin sets out to amuse and entertain.
