Join Lisa Scarbath, creator of diverse and meaningful mosaic art, as well as Resident Artist at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City, as she showcases her variety of artwork at the Lord Baltimore Hotel as part of its rotating Good Taste art exhibition. Scarbath was named the Lord Baltimore Hotel’s Couture Tree Competition winner for 2023.
On display will be an abundance of works utilizing a variety of different materials including stained glass, broken dishes, and marble, to name just a few. Each piece of tesserae is hand-cut and deliberately placed in the composition based on color, shape, and texture. Whether the resulting image is abstract or realistic, Scarbath provides the viewer with the opportunity to notice something new each time they view the mosaic. All pieces are available for purchase.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lisa M. Scarbath is a Resident Artist at the Howard County Center for the Arts in Ellicott City. She creates mosaic wall art, decor, installations, public and custom work using a variety of materials including smalti, stained glass, marble, slate, broken dishes and found objects. Lisa’s art is diverse, ranging from realistic to abstract, meaningful and thought-provoking to functional or just for fun. Lisa’s early work with stained glass started out as a hobby during her time as a mother, attorney, and professor but flourished after working on her art full time 5 years ago. Mostly self-taught, Lisa has also studied with Maestro Verdiano Marzi, the Chicago Mosaic School and other internationally respected mosaic artists. Lisa has received regional recognition and awards for her art which can be seen in stores and galleries from Frederick to Ocean City, MD.
WHAT: Good Taste Art Exhibition Series Featuring Lisa Scarbath of Pieceful Designs Mosaics
WHEN:
Exhibit runs April 3 through June 2024
Opening reception: Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm
WHERE:
LB Bistro & Bakery
(Lord Baltimore Hotel)
20 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
ADMISSION: Exhibition and reception are open to the public and free to attend. The event will feature free light fare and discounted beverages. All artwork is available for purchase.
About Lord Baltimore Hotel
The Lord Baltimore Hotel is best known for its historic elegance in the heart of Downtown Baltimore. Paired with its significant architecture, the Lord Baltimore Hotel guarantees a unique and interesting experience. Guests are greeted by a beautiful grand piano, oil paintings, an award-winning vaulted fresco ceiling, and an immense glass chandelier. Recognized by the Historic Hotels of America as the “Best City Center Historic Hotel” and one of the “10 Best Historic Hotels” by USA Today, the hotel towers over the Baltimore skyline at 23 stories and offers 440 new guest rooms and suites, more than 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, and dining options including LB Tavern and LB Bistro & Bakery. Art is a major part of the hotel, holding 2,500 pieces of artwork. The Lord Baltimore Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More information on the hotel can be found at www.lordbaltimorehotel.com.
