Our Designers

Born in Saint-Petersburg in 1979, Yulia Stebris first studied Interior Design at Saint-Petersburg University of Technologies and Designs. After graduating, she traveled extensively throughout  Europe, Middle East (UAE) before settling down in Lebanon. Changing  from Interior design to sophisticated mosaics world Yulia found herself excited to join Phoenician Arts and put her efforts in creating new modern dynamic line in marble and glass mosaics. Her curiosity and energy lead her to seek new challenging projects and venues. She loves to say “In mosaic imagination is the only limit”.

AMIR FARES

It takes a certain type of passion to be a mosaic artist, and Amir has it in abundance. Starting his career by working alongside his uncle, a well know stone artisan, Amir soon realized he had a skill for melding colors and textures together. Wanting to expand his horizons further he ventured out, working as an apprentice for stonemasons and artists in Spain and Italy; “It was the vibrancy of the colors these artists used, the way they took raw stone and created pieces that spoke of their passion and origins that astounded me; I learnt so much during that time.”  He returned to Lebanon intent on finding his niche, and Mozaico became his home. He now works with us primarily on large scale pieces and adds his unique touch of flair to every mosaic he creates.

JOHN FARRA

John’s career started in the classical arts; an avid and skilled painter he studied at ‘L’Ecole Des Beaux-Arts’ in Paris, working in various mediums while he searched for his calling.  He returned home and found himself specializing in design and illustration before returning to his first passion; that of creating art.  He joined Mozaico in 2010 and has since then focused on our most detailed and complex projects, as he says “For me, everything is in the detail; one millimeter more or less takes a finished piece from good to great.” A complete perfectionist, John also works with our clients in the initial development phase of their mosaic projects, letting his eye for detail transform an idea into reality.