Robin Riley
I love color! I create mosaic art that celebrates nature. My goal is to add beauty to our environment.
Category: Artist/Individual
Discipline: Public Art
Program Affiliations: Artist Roster
About Robin Riley
Since 1993, I have been designing, creating, and installing mosaics, murals, and sculptures for public and private spaces. With all my experience, I have developed the tools and expertise to make high-quality, long-lasting art. I use glass, marble, stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, hand-glazed tile, and the highest quality adhesives and grouts. I meticulously research materials, so my art is both well designed and durable. I especially like to represent details of nature- pattern, color, and forms.
https://robin@rileymosaics.com
Glass and Tile, Sides 300'x 15" and Ends 75'x 15"
Marble Waters, 2008
Robin used 2000 pounds of glass and tile mosaic to create the sparkle, light, and movement of water for the Alamo Wash pedestrian bridge in Tucson.
Tile and Glass Mosaic, Firefighter tools, Badges, and Memorabilia, 36" × 72" × 4"
Artifacts, 2022
This collection of firefighter artifacts was crafted into a mosaic and hangs at the entrance to Fire Station #9 in Tucson.
Glass, Tile, and Metal, three sculptures 12'×1'x7' and five sculptures 6'×10"×4'
Bursts of Nature, 2023
This collection of 8 sculptures represents wildflowers bursting from the ground. The grouping of 3 is located at the roundabout near Kolb and Territory Dr. with the smaller sculptures placed on Kolb road leading up to the roundabout.
Public Artist Art Roster
Nature inspires me. I make mosaics with glass, tile, and stone. I reference nature through colors, patterns, texture, and form. I especially like to take one detail and magnify it- like bringing the sparkle of water via glass mosaic onto a bridge that crosses a dry riverbed or a giant cairn at a trailhead where you might be looking for a small sign. Or bring art into a place that makes you look- like colorful mosaics accenting sidewalks. Or create giant budding flowers next to a roadway, so you don’t miss the beauty of the little things as you drive by. My art (and ideas) celebrates nature. Since 1993, I have been designing, creating, and installing mosaics and murals for public and private spaces. With thirty years of experience, I have developed the tools and expertise to make high-quality, long-lasting art. I use glass, marble, stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, hand-glazed tile, and the highest quality adhesives and grouts. I meticulously research materials, so my art is both well designed and durable. Art is an investment. From garden to gates, bridges to backyards, neighborhoods to niches, I believe there is always room for more art.
