About the Artist - Handmade Mosaic Art by Merrin's Art - Australia

About the Artist – Merrin Labinas


Every mosaic begins with a spark — a flicker of whimsy, a glint of memory, or a story waiting to be told in tile and light. I'm Merrin, an artist drawn to the quiet magic of turning fragments into something whole. My mosaics often start with a feeling or a single idea, then grow into immersive artworks that invite wonder into everyday spaces.


I work from my home studio, where animals wander outside and stories unfold in tiles and grout. From custom commissions to one-of-a-kind art pieces, I create mosaics that reflect the personalities of homes, gardens, and the people who live in them.


Whether it’s a playful creature hidden on a chimney, a fairytale scene glimmering in the sun, or a heartfelt memorial in mosaic, each piece is crafted to stir emotion, spark imagination — and last a lifetime.


Meet Merrin- Mosaic Artist, Storyteller, Collector of Moments

My Mosaic Philosophy

Mosaics aren’t just art — they’re an act of quiet devotion.

There’s no rushing the process. Every tile is cut by hand, placed with care, and guided by feeling more than formula. It’s slow work — intentional, meditative, often emotional. And that’s exactly the point.

I believe mosaics are a way to make meaning permanent. To take something fragile — a memory, a moment, a symbol — and give it weight, beauty, and longevity. They’re a way of stitching together the broken or fleeting pieces of life into something whole. Something solid.

A finished mosaic holds not just colour and form, but time. Time spent thinking, feeling, healing — tile after tile. That’s why I don’t mass-produce my work. Each piece is a chapter. A conversation. A little slice of soul.

My hope is that when you hold one, or see one in your space, you feel it. Not just the artistry — but the intention.

Because to me, a mosaic is more than tile.

It’s memory.

It’s story.

It’s legacy.

🐾 Meet the Muses The companions who inspire my work and walk beside my journey.

  • Bobby as a baby Alexandrine — still ringless but already full of serious charm.

    🐦 Bobby

    The serious one. Always watching, always thinking.
    He once flew back into the house after he escaped just to land on my head — proud and unbothered.
    🟢 Inspired the Alexandrine Mosaic

    Alexandrine Parrot in Magnolia 
  • Precious as a young parrot — sweet-faced but already showing signs of her fiery personality.

    🐦 Precious

    Sweet on the surface, fire underneath.

    She loves kisses and gentle lip pets — until she doesn’t. Loud, bold, unforgettable.

    🔴 Queen of chaos, muse of emotion.

    Ring-neck Parrot in Magnolia 
  • "Close-up of Aristille gently kneading my lap — a soft, comforting ritual of love and trust.

    🐈‍⬛ Aristille

    My calm companion and garden shadow.

    He flops down for cuddles, follows me like a little black guardian, and we helped each other feel safe again.

    ⚫ Featured in the Chimney Mosaic

    Cat Lying In The Sun 
  • Tori, my beloved tortoiseshell cat, sleeping soundly in a close-up moment of calm.

    🐈 Tori

    We were pregnant together once, in sync like soulmates.
    She walked with the dogs, watched over me, and led me to bed when I needed rest.
    🟠 Lives on in my most emotional chimney mosaic — still waiting for her final grout.

    Cat Ignoring Me 
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Behind the mosaics: Merrin flashes a peace sign, sharing positivity and artful energy.

Your story desrves to be told in tile

Whether you're drawn to a piece that already exists or dreaming of something deeply personal, there's room for your story here too. Each mosaic is handmade, heartfelt, and designed to last - because art should mean something.

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