“When we received the invitation to our cousin’s wedding on the island of Chios, we wanted to give the young couple a gift that was not only meaningful but unique. They had designed a beautiful logo representing the traditional orange tree which floods the Chios with its distinct aroma in the spring and was such an important source of wealth for the island. I was referred to Helen and her marvellous work from friends who had commissioned pieces and so began the making of our gift which was a mosaic of the orange tree logo. Our cousins were delighted with their mosaic which has taken pride of place in their new home and gives them a constant reminder of their wonderful day.” Penelope Pangalos
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Helen Miles creates site specific mosaics from the design to the installation stage using natural stone, unglazed ceramic and vitreous glass tiles. The process of choosing and commissioning a mosaic starts with the space that it...
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Helen Miles trained with master craftsmen in Greece who taught using traditional methods with a focus on Byzantine iconography. She later became interested in Roman mosaics and now makes contemporary pieces inspired by ancient designs....
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