b'A&D FOCUSMosaic artist Allison Eden builds a fashion empire from a chance encounter with colored glassBy Lesley Goddin, EditorThere is an ebullient, vibrant force afoot in the world of glass mosaics. To say she is creati vewouldbeanunderstatement.It might be more accurate to say she is the LadyGagaoftheti leworld,bringingto bear a plucky, energeti c mix of inventi ve-ness, innovati on, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, openness, tenacity, excellenceand funto the art and craftof glass mosaics.Lifeisreally,reallyEden says herhard. You need tond a positive outlet.work is all about color. People wantAllison Eden diff erent! she said.802020|TRENDS'