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About

I make mosaic guitars that actually play.

Nikol Manes at work

I'm Nikol, a self-taught artist working in the mosaic medium since 1995. One day I found a broken guitar and turned it into something beautiful. Years later, I'm still doing the same thing — one stubborn fragment at a time.

These instruments are fully playable. They carry symbols, landscapes, and stories. They exist somewhere between sculpture and tool, between art and function.

Looking for something built around a specific guitar, story or lucid dream? Custom work is available.

A Few Questions

Are they playable?
Yes. Fully. They tune, plug in, and function as real instruments.

Are they heavier?
Yes, they're heavier than standard guitars. The mosaic adds weight.

Does it affect the sound?
It can change resonance slightly. What you gain is visual impact and an instrument that commands attention.

Nikol

For myself I make them to be admired, played, and remembered. And for you...to help get the attention you deserve.

— Nikol