Formerly a pizza delivery person, he spent a significant chunk of his life navigating the neighborhood. During his deliveries, he frequently found himself at the doors of Piece by Piece, the studio's vibrant mosaic creations leaving an indelible mark on his imagination.

We are delighted to introduce two exceptional individuals who have recently joined our esteemed team at Piece by Piece. Join us in celebrating the arrival of Wendy, our Picerne Foundation Artist Outreach Instructor, and Eliane, our Program Assistant.

Recently, the artists, instructors, and staff of Piece by Piece embarked on a field trip to Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles' Arts District  to explore the new exhibition called "Beyond Measure" by Thomas J Price, a talented British artist known for his diverse body of work.

In June, Piece by Piece participants studied micromosaics, a style of mosaic using small rods of glass to create tiny figurative images. While traditional Italian micromosaics are extremely intricate, in this workshop, instructor Ellen Dinerman guided artists to create more simple designs. By starting simple, artists were able to focus on the process for their first pieces.

Art brings me happiness and reduces my stress, allowing me to continue learning and growing at my own pace. I now have hope in my life. I wasn't satisfied before, but now I'm happy. I've realized that even as a slow learner or worker, I can create beauty. I can share my creations with friends and family, and together, we can build something meaningful.

"I'm open to working with any materials in mosaic art. I'm intrigued by all of it, regardless of what is used. I embrace the learning process and take on each project. For me, it's more about learning and becoming like the other participants in the program."