Thursday, August 25, 2022

at 3:45pm

 

Mercury Mosaics started in Mercedes Austin’s art studio. She had spent her early career working in a handmade tile shop and refining her trade in Italy. Then her entrepreneurial spirit took the wheel. Mercury Mosaics has always been a bootstrapped operation. The first kiln was funded by Mercedes’ tax return and the proceeds from selling an extensive rare CD collection. She managed to turn her art into a thriving business, and now a one-woman show is a complex orchestration of dedicated craftspeople.

"The driving force behind Mercury Mosaics is a steadfast conviction: an artist shouldn’t have to starve to create their masterworks.

Our massive 15,000-square-foot factory is proof that everything old can be new again. Our headquarters has a deep history and a bold future in a great American city. Our output is a product of our passion, and a happy work environment is key. With high ceilings and bright windows, we’re making clay while the sun shines."