My first Experience Working with AI on April 6, 2024 (AI =Artificial Intelligence) My developmental Editor suggested trying AI for an engaging experience. Have it write you a poem from your favorite character – just for fun. https://chat.openai.com First I requested a poem from Emily Dickinson. I received a lovely poem in her former Read More …
Mastrangelo’s sculpture relief is included in the Solivita Artisans’ Guild Exhibit hosted by the Lake Wales Art Center March 4, – March 28, 2024. The juried exhibition will include all genres of art including painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, tie-dying and batik, quilting and sewing by members of The Solivita Artisans’ Guild. The Lake Wales Art Read More …
This is another excerpt from my autobiography: I had never known a person who was one hundred years old. Our Church Newsletter was celebrating Mr. T. Edward Ellis whose 100th birthday would be on December 31, 1986. I was hoping to find someone who would work with me on some sort of tribute. But to no Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Orlando Manhole Sculptures on Exhibit at Orlando City Hall Dec. 19 – May 26, 2024.”In the Round,” is a group exhibit sponsored by the Florida Chapter of The National Association of Women Artists. City of Orlando is based on a brick roadway scene in Loch Haven Park near the Orlando Museum of Art. Read More …
Some of you may have read the recent blog post with an excerpt from my upcoming autobiography about the founding of the Adopt-A-Spot Program in St.James NY. This blog post hosts the second excerpt from my future autobiography, very fitting for the season of gift-giving. For the PRINTMAKING Chapter, my Developmental Editor suggested adding anecdotes Read More …
It’s been six years since the occurrence of a Hemorrhagic Stroke. Thank God, I am a fortunate survivor. At age eighty-six, I have been reflecting at all my amazing adventures as a wife, educator, mother, manhole artist, community activator, polyglot, sister, and friend. I have been attempting to put many of my experiences into an Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s triptych, “Da Gracia Por Agua,” is in the Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition at Orange County Administration Center Oct. 2 – Oct. 31, 2023. I am probably the only non-Hispanic Artist participating in this event. Then why did I choose to enter this competition? Here in central Florida, the Spanish culture is Read More …
Celebrating American Diversity, Art at Orlando Science Center, August – September 3, 2023 Be sure to this this dynamic exhibition including the artwork of eleven contemporary artists. The exhibit is located in the Steam Fusion Gallery on the third floor. The handsome poster was designed by Dafeney Josue. The parking garage for the Science Center Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s sculpture relief, “City of Orlando” was featured in the group art exhibition, “Celebrating American Diversity,” curated by Gareth Edwards, displayed at the Orlando Science Center’s third floor gallery, July 15, 2023 – September 3, 2023. Mastrangelo is internationally known for her unique art based on the theme of manhole covers, water covers, grates Read More …
“Celebrating American Diversity,” is a group exhibition curated by Gareth Edwards. It will run from July 15th to September 3rd 2023.The exhibit is located on the third floor of the Orlando Science Museum. The four works by Mastrangelo are based on her well known theme of manhole covers and water covers. They include “Inside 526A-R,” Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “ Metropolitan Cover” won honorable mention at the City Life competition sponsored by Ten Moir Gallery May 2023. Her sculpture relief displayed artistic skill, and creativity and they were honored to showcase it. Her artwork will be featured alongside other talented artists from around the world in their Concrete Canvas Virtual Read More …
Where Does the Water Go? Exhibition April 2023 A Women Eco Artists Dialog Exhibition Curated by Elisabeth Pellathy 21st Street Project Space (3rd floor gallery) University of Alabama at Birmingham Artist Talk on Zoom: Saturday, April 15, 3 pm CT Zoom link passcode: 765852 Exhibiting Artists: Sarah Heath, Alabama, sculpture Bobbi (Barbara) Mastrangelo, Read More …
Boundless Exhibition Dates: April 16, 2023 – May19, 2023 “Three Sewer Hitter,” sculpture relief by Bobbi Mastrangelo Location: Levis JCC Judy & Allan Schuman Museum Gallery at Sandler Center21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton, FL 33428; Three Sewer Hitter is a tribute to the game of Stickball, in which a ball hit the length Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Art On Exhibit in “The Price for Peace” COTILLA GALLERY – ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY Second Floor, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 3100 RAY FERRERO JR. BLV., FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33314 OCTOBER 20 2022 – JANUARY 8 2022 Congratulations to the winners chosen by juror Francine Birbragher-Rozenczweig 1st place Award; Patricia Turner “Mayhem in the Middle East” Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s triptych , features the Four Elements in the center piece: Earth at the top, (clockwise) Air, Water at the bottom, then Fire. From ancient cultures to modern societies, the Four Elements — Earth, Wind. Fire, Water — have provided various explanations about aspects of the material world, the forces of energy, and the Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo with “Da Gracias Por Agua” Bobbi Mastrangelo is internationally known for her unique wall relief city-scape interpretations of water covers and manhole covers. Her Triptych is collectively titled: “Da Gracias Por Agua.” (Give Thanks for Water) The first sculpture relief, entitled “Agua Sagrada,” pays homage to Jorge Argueta’s Poems in “Hablando con Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Da Gracias Por Agua” exhibited at Osceola Arts in Kissimmee Florida, March 2022 in The Dream Shapes Exhibit, which presents the art of Florida Sculptors Guild members. DREAM SHAPES: Some people fall asleep and get ideas for artwork, others daydream. These dreams, that have been dancing around in our heads, can be brought Read More …
Natalia Guerrero interviewed me for a pod cast for Women in the Arts. This was one of the best interviews I have ever had. Natalia read about me on Wikipedia, the web website and on line. She also read my short SCI- FI adventure about my art going to Mars in 2037. So her questions Read More …
Many of you are already familiar with my unique art, but if you are new to this website, my art is based on the theme of manhole covers, water covers, and grates, called “Grate Works of Art.” This sculpture has been given the Italian name for Pure Water, “Acqua Read More …
Before I begin this Blog about the creation of my Mars Grate, I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I now need help to complete some of my artworks. And that is because I am the SURVIVOR OF A HEMORRHAGIC STROKE. It happened on that fateful evening of October 31, 2017. What a MEAN TRICK for Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo has been selected as one of the finalists in Women in the Arts competition to be held at the Orlando Public Library. March 7 – April 24, 2020. The Women in the Arts Awards reception and “Meet the Artist” gallery walk are on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM. All events are free Read More …
This website was designed especially fo you to consider my art for EXHIBITION and ACQUISITION. My art theme is based on manhole covers, water covers, grates and drains, called “Grate Works of Art.” This art has historical significance, because it is a visual documentation of our Urban Landscapes. Every year manhole covers are replaced, Read More …
DEAR ART LOVERS, WELCOME TO THIS UNIQUE WEBSITE FEATURING MANHOLE ART Why Manhole Covers? (instead of portraits or landscapes?) The question most people ask is “Why did you ever pick such a ridiculous theme?” Some people even shake their heads when they think about the mundane iron covers we all walk over. Well, it all began when Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s two artworks, “Reuse” and “Water?” are on view at the SOBO Gallery’s “Water Works” exhibition July 30 – Aug. 30, 2019. Mastrangelo is internationally known for her unique art based on the theme of manhole covers, water covers, grates and drains, called “Grate Works of Art.” Mastrangelo’s environmental focus has been on the Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo was recently featured in Orlando Arts Magazine Artists Space Section of the May/June edition of 2019. Connie Sue White captured the essence of Bobbi’s philosophy and her environmental manhole art. Bobbi, who has had a fascination with outer Space, thought the ending appropriate: “And she hopes that one day her art will be Read More …
Grate Works of Art A Solo Exhibition of Works by Bobbi Mastrangelo March 8, 2019 – April 27, 2019 The solo exhibition will be on display March 8 – April 27, 2019. Bobbi Mastrangelo is an artist specializing in relief sculpture, mixed media, and embossed prints on handmade paper. Her work is best known for its Read More …
“The Best of FSG” at Casselberry Art House The Florida Sculptors Guild exhibit runs from Oct 9 th- Oct. 26th Here is Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Artist Statement: “Seattle Tribute” features a rough carved texture of colorful waves, swimming gals and fish. On a lowly sewer cover, “The Circle of Life” evokes a Prayer for Protection. The original gray Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s framed Giclee Prints are on exhibit in the Members Small Works Show of ArtistsRegistry.com at CityArtsFactory. Bobbi’s framed prints relate to her theme of water covers and manhole covers. The artist has personalized each one of her Giclee Prints by incorporating hand written quotes into the art. “Pioneer Water Adapter” Enhanced Giclee 13″ x 16″ framed “The way Read More …
This is the triptych I entered for Baterbys exhibition. Below is a description of its meaning and how this art work relates to the Hispanic Culture. My Triptych “Da Gracias Por Agua.” (Give Thanks for Water) reveres the essential element: Water. The first relief quotes several lines from Jorge Argueta’s poem “El Agua:” “El Agua Es Read More …
“Go With the Flow,” sponsored by the Winter Garden Art Association opened August 3 rd and runs through Saturday, September 2 nd. This exhibition displays artwork in a variety of media relating to water created by over 60 local artists including featured artist Michelle Irizarry. All artwork is for sale. Bobbi Mastrangelo who is known for her manhole themed “Grate Works Read More …
Five of Bobbi Mastrangelo’s unique sculpture relief works will be on view from July 7 – October 31, 2017 in Orlando Museum Art’s 1st Thursdays Collaboration with the Hyatt Regency Hotel on International Drive. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) and Hyatt Regency Orlando have formed a partnership that brings selections from the work of Central Read More …
On May 3, 2017, my mixed media sculpture went to its new home at Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando Florida. Now “Florida Citrus 467-1” has additional numbers. Its Official Accession Number is #2017.016. Many of my creations have interesting stories of the challenges I encountered. Our Florida Artists’ Registry Members were invited to exhibit at Orlando Read More …
“Plastics Under Cover” “Grate Works of Art” my current exhibit has “Un Covered” new and exciting challenges. In a regular museum or gallery, labels only present a few details like the title and size of an art work. But a History Museum, like Orlando’s Orange County Regional History Center, wants to “Un Cover” all the details. so many of Read More …
It is every artist’s dream to be able to display artwork at a special location. So when I received this request I was delighted to participate. Hi Bobbi, I hope you and your family are doing well. I am writing because we are getting ready to open our second location in Patchogue, and I thought Read More …
Michelle contacted me in September 2016, for permission to be included in her upcoming “October Manhole Madness” Blog Project. Would I say OK? Are you kidding? Her topic is a Manhole Artist’s Dream. I wondered how she would cover the topic for a total of 31 days! Well, I have been amazed and dazed by the Read More …
http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2016/10/page/2/ In my last blog I introduced Michelle Ward’s Ambitious Project October Manhole Madness 2016. Every day of the month featured a different manhole marvel. If you have time to peruse the 31 day Manhole Cover Theme, you will be captivated (by the caps and covers of course.) Here are some of my favorite features: Read More …
Dwight Pritchett was featured in Michelle Ward’s Blog:October Manhole Madness. http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2016/10/rub-on-lift-off.html I found a Kindred Spirit. The city of Pittsburgh supplies Dwight with a rich abundance of history and inspiration when he rides his bicycle over it’s streets and sidewalks. Dwight has enjoyed working on a project that he calls Manhole Art. These functional pieces of metal Read More …
The York Yorktown Museum in New York now houses my post card collections in their archives. In 2015 I affiliated with American Art Collector who published 1,000 post cards of each artist’s work each year. From 1991 to 2015, I had been sending, saving and filing post cards related to National Post Card Week (NPCW). After Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo is delighted to have her art chosen for the 2016 Exhibition sponsored by The Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County. Hispanic Heritage Celebration Exhibit Orange County Regional History Center 65 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando Sept. 3 through Oct. 30, 2016 Reception: September 16, 2016 5:30 – 7:30 PM Phone: 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Each Read More …
Two Sisters Close in Age, Far Apart in Art Themes: Bobbi’s Manhole Art Theme deals with “The Gateway to the Underground,” contrasted with her sister’s Ethereal Landscapes containing hidden Angels. Judie Pufpaff’s Theme: “The Spirit Within” contemplates “The Gateway to Heaven!” Bobbi Mastrangelo and her sister Judie Pufpaff Most of the Blog Readers are familiar with Bobbi Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Triptych “Da Gracias Por Agua” will be exhibited at the Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st Thursday in May: CINCO DE MAY-OMA! Ole! Reception 6-9 PM Member Artists of ArtistsRegistry.com. celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th with their own interpretations of Mexican life, through the mediums of paintings, drawings, photography or sculpture. Bobbi Mastrangelo Read More …
Twitter Art Exhibit: NYC is an international exhibition of original postcard art benefiting Foster Pride’s “Handmade” Program, in which young women in foster care learn to create and market a unique line of goods. The entire exhibition is carried out by an unpaid, volunteer corps of organizers and artists; there is no entry fee, and Read More …
Alexander Kholopov (Sasha) is internationally known for his Artistamps and his contributions to the Mail Art Realm. The Best Sewerage for the Best People, 1996 Artistamp Series. http://sewers.artinfo.ru/archives/archive-en.htm His resume lists his accomplishments: http://artistamp.artinfo.ru/cv/cvk.htm How did a USA Artist become acquainted with Russian Artists in Moscow? I was actively engaged in artwork based on the theme Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo and several colleagues appear in the WUCF-TV Artisode filmed at Winter Park’s Polasek Sculpture Museum. The PBS special was aired Thursday, Feb. 18th 2016. Bobbi Mastrangelo with “Con Edison Concert” “Sight Unseen: Touchable Sculpture” curated by Rachel Frisby is such a unique exhibition that it caught the attention of Buddy Pittman, Video Content Producer Read More …
“Sight Unseen: Touchable Sculpture” Tuesday, December 7, 2015 – Sunday, April 17, 2016 at The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park Florida. DO TOUCH the ART. The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens presents its new exhibition, “Sight Unseen: Touchable Sculpture,” running December 8, 2015 – April 17, 2016. The museum encourages visitors Read More …
Two of Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Sculpture Relief Works: “Vestige” (shown below) and “When” (The People Care) are on exhibit at this prestigious Florida Museum. “When”(FiberArt) https://bobbimastrangelo.com/gallery/fiberart.php “INVOKING THE MUSE” December 1-28, 2015 Coral Springs Museum of Art ( Theater Lobby Gallery) The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS, INC. FLORIDA CHAPTER (N.A.W.A.) is presenting a multi-media exhibition entitled Read More …
The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 930,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded close to 125 years ago. They became members to honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities Read More …
The Member Artist Showcase by the Smithtown Township Arts Council features unique original art displayed in the lovely historic Mills Pond House. A former resident of St. James and then Port Jefferson, Bobbi has maintained her membership and participates annually in their members’ show. “Florida Citrus 467-1” is a departure from her normal street scenes, but Read More …
“The Arts Council of Martin County is excited to be hosting this fantastic celebration of All-Florida Art in the Court House Cultural Center. The works have been personally selected by our juror Josh Davis to create a show that reflects the finest in Florida Art,” noted Nancy K Turrell, executive director. “Inside 52GA-R” is a Read More …
Since 2001, I have been donating art for Attleboro Art Museum’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the auction fund colorful and innovative arts programs for all levels of artists and art students. The on-line bidding provides a chance to purchase art at a reasonable price and support the arts too. Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “American Flag Eureka” Mixed Read More …
“American Flag, Eureka” Mixed Media 9″ x 11″ “STARS & STRIPES” ART EXHIBIT & SALE July 16 – Aug 14, 2015 CityArts Factory 29 South Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-7060 http://www.cityartsfactory.com Officially, the stars and stripes can be any color or media, but Bobbi Mastrangelo decided to enter three of her patriotic pieces. “American Pride” Read More …
I AM Pocket Sized Curated by Rhonda Cooper June 28 – September 13, 2015 Reception: Sunday, June 28, from 1 – 4 PM I AM Pocket Sized invited artists from around the world to create art that fits in the palm of your hand! I AM Pocket Sized exhibits a large survey of paintings, drawings, Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo and “When the People Care” (mixed media) Q & A with a “Grate” Artist Mary Joye interviewed Bobbi Mastrangelo about her unusual art theme of manhole covers and water covers. The author had recently photographed the decorative water meter covers in New Orleans Louisiana, and was delighted to discover another soul who found beauty Read More …
NPCW 2015 “The City Beautiful” “The City Beautiful is the third of my Florida Post Cards Trio for NPCW. Orlando, The Theme Park Capital of the World, and one of our most visited cities, appealed to me for its dedication to the Arts. Orlando’s impressive City Hall houses two public art galleries. The Terrace Gallery features national Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Art and Community Involvement focus on Caring for Our Planet Earth. This is the First Blog in a three part series on EARTH CARE. “When the People Care” Why would anyone want to incorporate litter into an art work? When Bobbi Mastrangelo began her manhole cover art theme, she used to sweep the litter Read More …