Mosaics Take Top Prizes at ArtPrize 2011
Mia Tavonatti's "Crucifixion" mosaic awarded ArtPrize 2011 - 1st place
1st Place – $250,000
Mia Tavonatti – “Crucifixion” Mosaic
Mia Tavonatti by Rex Larsen | The Grand Rapids Press
ArtPrize 2011′s $250,000 grand prize was awarded to mosaic artist Mia Tavonatti. (pictured above accepting award) Mia won the hearts of the voting public with her incredibly intricate stained-glass mosaic “Crucifixion”.
Tracy Van Duinen “Metaphorest” – mosaic mural – ArtPrize 2011 – 2nd Place
2nd Place - $100,000
Tracy Van Duinen – “Metaphorest” Mosaic Mural
Tracy Van Duinen by Rex Larsen | The Grand Rapids Press
Tracy Van Duinen’s team won the $100,000 2nd place prize for their whimsical mixed-media mosaic mural “The Metaphorest Project”. (Tracy pictured above accepting award)
Congratulations Mia & Tracy!
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