Animal Spirit Series
Mosaic Portraits of the Wild and Divine
By Miles Mathews
This series is a tribute to the living symbols of the natural world — animals as messengers, protectors, and mirrors of our deepest instincts. Rendered in hand-cut stained glass and raw materials, each mosaic channels the soul of a creature not just as a visual subject, but as a spiritual force.
The Animal Spirit Series honors the ancient relationship between humans and animals — where every wing, claw, eye, or pelt carries meaning. These mosaics are meditations in form and texture, capturing the essence of eagle, horse, serpent, bear, bluebird, and more — not as ornaments, but as beings with presence and power.
Medium:
Hand-cut stained glass, stone, ceramic, mirror, and natural inlays — with attention to light, movement, and elemental energy in each composition.
Themes:
Animal totems and guides
Strength, freedom, transformation
The wild as sacred
Archetypes of instinct and protection
Ancestral connection to nature
Intended Spaces:
Perfect for collectors drawn to the mystical, shamanic, and earth-honoring traditions — or for those seeking art that channels animal wisdom into their home, temple, or retreat space.
