Large Original Mosaic of Pablo Picasso - Rare Artwork! Start Price USD 5,000.00 Current Price USD 5,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 14,000.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, May 16, 2008 End Time Friday, May 23, 2008 Location North Haven, CT See more about 'Large Original Mosaic of Pablo Picasso - Rare Artwork!' Description This is a truly remarkable masterpiece which took me over a year to complete. Inspired by the colors and patterns of Indian tiles, I created square-inch tiles out of rubber, painted them, and then assembled them into a portrait. I chose Picasso because he is perhaps the most compelling artist of the 20th century. I undertook the tedious task of stitching together each tile and then gluing them to a rubber backing (on link mats). Creating this monumental artwork took every bit of patience and determination that I could muster.  One must aspire to the passion of great artists in order to go beyond the ordinary. Hence the title of the work: "Cubes, Passion, Creation ...Consumed."  I was so consumed (and exhausted) with creating this great work that by the time I reached the final rows, I began to despise this image of Picasso! One of the final rows, therefore, simply hangs on the right side of the mosaic (unfinished... perhaps a sign of defeat or humility).  It is the type of work that one might find in a museum....extremely rare, original, and thought-provoking.  It is the first object that guests talk about when they enter my home. When viewed at an angle, the cracks disappear and a life-like image appears. It looks remarkable. When viewed from a distance- Wow! ...every detail becomes apparent!  When viewed up close, however, it just looks like a bunch of randomly-arranged cubes or tiles.  The work is 6ft high x 4ft wide, and about 1 inch thick. If it ever gets into a decent modern art gallery, I believe it could fetch considerably more than what I am asking here on EBAY. If you are a serious art collector or even dealer, I hope you recognize the potential and achievement contained in this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. I have a hunch that an artwork like this will not come by again any time soon. Incidentally (and coincidentally), last month marked the 25th anniversary of Picasso's passing. I had no idea about that when I began creating this work.  The work may be returned within 7 days if not satisfied.  Any buyer, I'm sure, will be greatly rewarded for acquiring this rare work.   Place a Bid!