I think I am lucky in some respects with this medium of mosaic. It impresses people, particularly the building and construction industry. I went to a meeting with project managers a few days ago, they were impressed, the paving masons in Newcastle were impressed as well. I think because there is a craft/skill element to it, workers in various trades can understand the work and see it beyond just a picture. This helps if there is a positive vibe, contract managers are willing to help and provide support and resources for something they see as worth while. Not some crazy arts project that needs to be removed because of vandalism after several weeks.
This has helped a lot as the public also are not alienated by it. I have had many conversations on the street with people about the decline of skills and craftsmanship, the lower cost implications for mass produced kack, the need for kit form prefabrication, bolt together, money saving, off the peg low quality, corner cutting stuff that brings buildings, architecture and goods in general to a point where people dont find it acceptable. It would seem people do appreciate quality in whatever form it takes. Car repairs, building and decorating, well maintained public parks, after sales services. Is it as simple as doing things a little slower, and not needing such immediate results due to expectations from ever increasing techno developments.
So welcome:
welcome to the machine.
