I am very pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Maestro Giulio Menossi’s book, “Menossi: I mosaici,” which will commemorate his 35 years as a professional mosaicist. The book will present a total of 58 works through more than 80 images. Maestro Menossi has chosen 34 works from the years of 1973 - 2009 to chronicle his development as a mosaicist and artist. 24 other works will be presented, in smaller format, which represent the depth and breadth of his expertise in a variety of original and commissioned works over the course of his career. Through the pages of this book, Maestro Menossi will share his thoughts and reflections, as recorded in his hand-written notes of the last 35 years, on his life and work as a mosaicist. In Italian with English translation, “Menossi: I mosaici,” is scheduled to be available in October, 2010, which will mark his 35th anniversary as a professional mosaicist. (Publisher, Jacqueline Iskander Mosaics)

may i share with you my experience in Giulio Menossi's 2009 workshop? what can i say? you simply must meet this sweet, gentle man and experience him for yourself! his skill and talent are awe-inspiring... but his warmth and humility will make you feel like he is someone you have known for some time.

"it is my job" he says in response to all the oohs and ahhs he receives. for 35+ years, giulio menossi has worked in solitude, on commissions and, when there was time, on his own original creations. he has worked away day after day, heeding the advice of his maestro, to at least cut one tessera each day. he is a mosaicist. and he is a master mosaicist.

i'll stop now, because i really could go on and on and on and... well, you get the picture. if you want to find out more about my experience in giulio menossi's 2009 workshop, let me share with you My Visit to Udine for the first course of Mosaico - Scuola Menossi!.

would you like to know a little more about maestro giulio menossi's venetian double-indirect method? while the experience of working directly under the attentive eye of this wonderful teacher cannot be adequately expressed in a few pages and photographs, perhaps you can find out more about this process.

maestro menossi was very excited for me to record and photograph the completion of one of his portraits in the double-indirect method and the installation of that portrait. it is a testament to his very generous nature that he desires to share his knowledge and expertise with the mosaic community, in the hope of passing on his own learning, passion, and dedication to the art of mosaic as he understands it and as he has served it for more than 35 years.

so, for a very informative and fascinating look at maestro menossi's portraiture work and its installation, check out my article, The Venetian Double Indirect Method in Action, featuring the Installation of Maestro Giulio Menossi's Portraiture.