Florida artists transformed their home into a mosaic wonderland using broken objects, discarded watch parts and computer circuit boards

Artists in Dunedin, Florida, have spent more than two decades transforming their home into a colourful mosaic artwork. Carol Sackman and Blake White purchased the house in 2000 and started decorating it with mosaics in 2003. Since then, their creations have spread across much of the kitchen, bathrooms, back garden fence and the sides of the house.According to the Mosaic House of Dunedin, their artwork also features in a sculpted mailbox and an eight-foot-by-eight-foot mosaic arch in the front yard. Sackman and White make some pieces individually and collaborate on others, bringing their distinct artistic approaches together. Their home reflects their shared belief in creative freedom and their desire to shape their surroundings through art.How the artists turned their Florida home into a mosaic artworkCarol Sackman and Blake White purchased the house in 2000 and began decorating it with mosaics in 2003. Over the years, their artwork has spread across much of the kitchen, bathrooms, back garden fence and the sides of the house. Their creations also feature a sculpted mailbox and an eight-foot-by-eight-foot mosaic arch in the front yard.Some pieces are made individually, while others bring together their different artistic approaches through collaboration. The artists have shaped their living space around what makes them happy, believing they should be free to create an environment they enjoy without worrying about conventional ideas of how a home should look.Carol Sackman uses discarded objects to create unexpected designsCarol Sackman holds a Master of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute, College of Art. She has previously taught art classes and now works professionally across painting, sculpture, fabric work, and mosaics.She draws inspiration from discarded objects, often taking apart computer circuit boards and watch parts to create unexpected combinations. She enjoys experimenting with these materials and says the process can be just as exciting as the finished artwork, with each piece becoming a new adventure.Visitors to the artists’ mosaic-covered home also bring their own reactions, which Sackman says can vary widely. After visiting the home, some people even bring discarded objects for the artists to use in their future mosaics.Blake White developed his mosaic skills through experimentationWhite is a self-taught artist who initially explored stained glass before discovering his passion for mosaics. He began working on the house's mosaic designs in 2003 and has continued developing his practice for more than 20 years.He developed his skills by experimenting with materials found at yard sales, thrift shops, and through donations. The artist later acquired kilns, allowing them to make additional objects for their mosaics. White draws inspiration from art environments created by other artists.One prominent influence is the religious grotto in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. He also values the way people respond to their work. White says seeing people experience happiness through the mosaics is one of the things he enjoys most about creating them.The artists believe creativity should be part of everyday lifeFor Sackman and White, their home reflects the creative freedom they value in their everyday lives. They produce some artworks together and others individually, respecting their different approaches to making art. Both believe creativity should be open to everyone and that people should continue to play, experiment and explore new ideas as adults.Their work combines materials such as paint, fabric and broken objects, giving these items new life through mosaics and other art forms. Sackman enjoys bringing unexpected objects together, while White continues to develop his skills by experimenting with different materials. Through their mosaic-covered home, the artists hope to inspire visitors to embrace their own creativity and shape their surroundings in ways that make them happy.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.