Ed Chapman

Ed Chapman is a highly regarded British mosaic artist, widely recognised for transforming the traditional medium into a strikingly modern art form.

His work is defined by meticulous craftsmanship, using hundreds of individually cut ceramic or vinyl fragments to create portraits of iconic cultural figures.

Chapman’s subjects span music, politics, and film, often prompting viewers to question whether his mosaics are paintings at first glance.

Since the early 2000s, Chapman has established an international reputation, attracting collectors from celebrity circles to private institutions. His commissions include projects for Fender Music, Sony, Hard Rock Café, UNICEF, Starbucks, and Manchester City FC. His work has raised substantial sums at charity auctions, such as mosaics of John Lennon and Tiger Woods which together realised £85,000 in 2021. His pieces are also included in educational curriculums, alongside artists like Picasso and Peter Blake. Chapman’s reputation as an innovator in mosaic art continues to grow, positioning him as one of the UK’s most distinctive contemporary portraitists.