Description
The Misty Layers #9 is a framed mosaic forming an abstract landscape in mineral strata, where warm and stone-like tones build a dense and textured relief.
Each fragment is selected and then hand-cut using traditional tools before being assembled according to its shape, colour, and texture.
- Title: The Misty Layers #9
- Artist: Marjolaine Alain
- Year: 2026
- Dimensions: 10 x 10 in
- Medium: Framed mosaic (wood frame)
- Materials: Marble, onyx, granite, glass, mother-of-pearl, and more
- Feature: One-of-a-kind artwork signed on the back
A richly layered mineral composition where texture and contrast evoke a dense, stratified landscape.
Upkeep
Caring for a mosaic is simple and requires no special maintenance. A soft, dry or slightly damp cloth is all that’s needed to remove dust and maintain the materials’ natural lustre. Avoid abrasive products to preserve the integrity of both the surfaces and the grout.
The artist
Marjolaine Alain
St-Bruno-de-Kamouraska
I have been shaping stone for over ten years, with a direct and instinctive approach. My practice is rooted in the Italian mosaic tradition, but has evolved into a personal language. I do everything myself, including the cutting — a demanding process that has become natural.
Stone is at the core of my work for its authenticity, strength, and grounding presence. I also incorporate smalti and various fragments to enrich colour and texture, depending on what the piece calls for. I aim to remove any hierarchy between materials: each tessera is chosen for its shape, colour, and presence — never for its value.
My approach is precise but direct. Over time, I have developed speed, confidence, and intensity.
Mosaic is meant to be seen from a distance, yet I always work up close. At times, I feel sudden impulses, as if I were seeing the work from afar. These moments guide my adjustments.
Stone speaks to me. I assemble, one tessera at a time.
