Brenda Pokorny is a mosaic artist in Mooresville, NC. Brenda received her BFA from Miami University, with a concentration in textile design, and began her career in the design studio of the largest wallpaper manufacturer in the US. After 5 years there, and 10 years managing her own textile design business, Brenda started playing around with mosaic, and was an instant convert.

Brenda finds inspiration in gardens and nature, mazes, labyrinths, and mandalas. These interests have taken her around the globe exploring gardens, hedge mazes, labyrinths, Byzantine and renaissance cathedrals, and the mosaics of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

Her art celebrates the beauty found in nature. Brenda believes color can uplift the spirit, so she always incorporates rich color in mher art. Brenda also tends to create pieces that are whimsical, happy, and light. Her goal is to produce art that adds beauty and brings joy.