Three recent projects have involved the creation of mosaics from designs by and with other artists.

1. Zak Ové a British-Trinidad visual artist is Oliver’s most recent collaboration.

A public art installation by Zak Ové has been unveiled in Notting Hill, Summer 2024. Eight colourful mosaic panels resembling a carnival procession dance across the façade of the recently opened Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar. Best known for his sculpture, film and photography work, Ové collaborated with Oliver to translate photo montages and collages into a composition of monumental vertical scenes.

“Working with other artists requires an understanding of their distinct (individual) styles and ethos. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of representing others’ works in mosaic” says Oliver.

To download the full FAD magazine article by Meike Brunkhorst click here.




Ruby Zoe Hotel entrance facade, Notting Hill, London.


Oliver with Zak Ové in front of one of the Hotel panels.


Hotel panel in production at Oliver's studio.


Ruby Zoe Hotel panel at night.


Ruby Zoe Hotel facade detail Notting Hill, London.


Ruby Zoe Hotel entrance facade, Notting Hill, London.


Zak Ové, 'Jumbie Jubilation', photo Graham Fudger.


V&A East Director Dr Gus Casely-Hayford with
Zak Ové at the unveiling of 'Jumbie Jubilation'.


Oliver working on a panel in his studio, Kent.


Unveiling party, Ruby Zoe Hotel, Notting Hill, London.


Zak with Oliver at his studio, Kent.
Photo Don Weerasirie.


Zak with Oliver at his studio, Kent.
Photo Don Weerasirie.


'Jumbie Jubilation' panels at night
Ruby Zoe Hotel, Notting Hill, London.









2. Roger Wagner the foremost contemporary painter of religious works, designed a commemorative mosaic for William Clarke at St Matthew’s church in Bayswater, London.

Two important mosaic elements that Oliver identified were Roger’s use of a strong Lapis blue and a range of gold-leafed mosaics.

Orsonis of Venice who have supplied fine smalti glass mosaic for the Budd studio since the early 1960’s created a one-off blue and Oliver employed their full range of gold mosaics for the background of the central figure of an angel in the work.




Roger Wagner's original sketch design for mosaic.


Mosaic interpretation of design. Angel detail.


Completed panel in studio.


Completed panel installed.
St Matthew’s church, Bayswater, London.






3. Carolyn Blake is a Manchester born artist.
She studied painting at Canterbury College of art (KIAD) from 1971 - 74 and City & Guilds school of Art, London from 2008-09.

Setting your story in stone, as a legacy for future generations.

Story in Stone began as a partnership between artist/project leader Carolyn Blake and Oliver Budd. They delivered an inclusive community heritage trail through the three historic market towns of Sandy, Potton and Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Their unique histories were brought to life in 15 panels and completed in 2018.

The full story is on Carolyn's website.
carolynblake.com/story-in-stone/ click here.