Crikey Mate we did it!
The Steve Irwin Mosaic Mural Tribute at Australia Zoo
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ENJOY THE BEHIND THE SCENES MINI MOVIES!
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Mini Movers – Brisbane, turned one of their fabulous trucks into a mosaic version of Noah's Ark for a day and managed to transport the mosaic panels without a hint of hassle. Read the full story and see the photos of the day the mosaics were on the move!
final panels mosaics on mesh
Sandy Robertson, the mosaic addicts Brisbane team, Mosaic Artists worldwide, Laticrete, Mini Movers and hundreds of mosaic enthusiasts worked together over 2 years of mosaic making and planning, to fabricate 10 magnificent mosaic panels. These panels were presented as a gift to Terri Irwin and Australia Zoo.
Visit Australia Zooand see the murals on the wall near the Crocoseum - take your camera and video.
Thank you Mini Movers for donating the truck, the strong men to the cause and for being so efficient - you certainly went more than the extra mile and we can't thank you enough for your generosity and extremely pleasant, courteous attention to every detail.
Those panels were huge and it all went like a dream! Sandy recommends Mini Movers to anyone who is considering moving a small box to a grande piano! The mosaic murals were the biggest test of packing and transportation - not a tile popped off and not a scratch.
Thanks for sorting out the method to transport and pack the murals, you saved the day! Also thanks to "Mr Juicy", who had offered to transport the murals and suddenly, the schedules clashed - you really rose to the occasion too and I hope you and your family love the dragon fly Wendy made in your honour - it looks great on the mural! Your kindness, consideration and support of the project was very much appreciated.
We took hundreds of photos of the making of the mural, recorded video snippets -most very amusing (especially Dr Des!) but also very informative.
Many contributors to the mural project, filled in questionnaires which make very interesting reading. Huge thanks go to Jan Abbotts who spent hours typing all the data for me. Jan also generously contributed many platters of lamingtons!
As the panel slide shows and stories emerge, we hope you will be inspired by:
· fabulous art - from beginners to professionals - children, teenagers, adults all crafted beautiful mosaics.
· amazing techniques and materials
· the love, laughter and tears that make the mosaic project so special
· the amount of chocolate and pink champagne that we managed to consume!
· how many people cared so much....so meaningful in so many ways....
· the story of Laticrete - and their support of the mosaic tribute project
· the story of Mini Movers – how Sandy found them!
· lots of other special mosaic moments - bloopers!
· the incredible possibilities - how people who meet online can make a mosaic mural together!
· the joy of mosaics - continue this in MANA as we have exciting projects for 2010
· networking of mosaic addicts in the mosaic addicts group
· children making mosaics - around the word, at Craft Shows, schools, hospitals
· craft fair fund raising days - the money in the dunny and the crocodile murals
· how Sandy wants to raise money to Save the Koala! At SID 2009 we were touched by Cozzie....
· what you can do with Thinset!!!!! The slide shows tell the story.
· how to make flowers out of china and wine bottles
· how black grout Simply Rules!
· by Crikey Mate we did it! We had to put a close day on the project, but it could have gone on for a long time!
· how many people supported us - their love of Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin shone through
· the great back up from Courier Mail, South-East Advertiser, Brisbane Image Magazine, Reed - the fabulous stands at the Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show - over several years!
· how the community loves mosaics!
· generosity that comes when you least expect it
· how much we admire and respect Terri Irwin & Australia Zoo, for all they do!
· what you can do when you are determined to make a dream come true!
· how you never tire of making mosaics
Thanks must to go Shirley (my mosaicking mum!), Shirley (Polly from the Trolley), Maureen (Popette), Dave (LSH), Wendy (Mentor and most generous soul), Jan (Lamington Lady), Dr Des (shaper and body parts), Annie (Amazing Annie), John (LSH), Rebecca (Grid Woman!), Chris & Rachel (Snake charmers), Julie (Who never gave up!), Margaret (Detailer), Janis (Cup Cake Queen) and hundreds of others who propped us up, cheered us on, fed us, watered us, assisted us at all times and encouraged us....you know who you are - we could not have done it without you.
Laticrete - you have products that are supreme (I am addicted to thinset!) as well as the friendliest, most helpful team in the world of concrete! Thank you from the bottom of our mosaic hearts. Your support throughout the project enabled us to make more mosaics - you kept up our energy levels with your interest and keen attitude and thank you for spreading the story of the mosaic mural tribute worldwide! It was very exciting receiving such positive feedback and rave reviews - it made every contribution, large and small very appreciated by all connected with the project.
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