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 […]
C.L.E.A.N. (A poetic story of a grass roots Environmental Organization) by Bobbi Mastrangelo The litter grew by leaps and bounds No one cared to keep the grounds, Something must be done: just look around, So a group came together, from all over town. Each person adopted just one spot. Raked and cleaned a littered lot, […]
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s class room teaching experience influenced the way she shared and explained her art and activities. As a Title One Tutor and Writing Teacher at Smithtown Elementary School, not only did she educate students about her art, but she often wrote on the same topic assigned to them and enabled them to comment on […]
“Florida Grown:” when I heard the exhibition title, I did not think my manhole art theme could fit in. When Googling Florida Grown, so much came up about oranges and Florida Citrus, that I knew I had to add oranges to my water cover creation. Also needed would be light (sun), water (raindrops), soil and seeds. […]
Across the globe, all people look for excuses to celebrate life… to add joy to their days. And St. Patricks’s Day is no exception. People of all nationalities Wear the Green and become Irish for a Day. On March 17th, not only do I try to wear green, but I give away “Lucky Bucks” (dollar […]
(Doing What’s Right is not BLACK or WHITE) The following true story is about a fellow educator and friend, Ben Watford, who had a “Good Samaritan Encounter” with a Long Island (New York) Policeman. We need more positive interracial news. Please share yours in the comments. […]
“City of Orlando” 47″ x 31″ x 3″ Four Points Contemporary was established to foster and encourage the development of visual art, engage in scholarly research and assist the careers of visual artists. The 4th Biannual competition was juried from submissions that were received from approximately 300 entries globally. This competition showcases a wide variety of […]
Barbara Sieminski, author of “Turning Manhole Covers into Art” discovered Bobbi Mastrangelo’s manhole art on the web while researching foundries and manhole covers. This abridged Blog version, includes Bobbi’s Manhole Art. Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come […]
If you celebrate Christmas may it be a Blessed One. In any case be sure to enjoy this season of caring and sharing. Let us all pray for PEACE IN OUR WORLD in 2015.
Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Urban Gas” is on display with the Florida Artists Registry Members Exhibition at The CityArts Factory in Downtown Orlando through December 12, 2014. “Urban Gas” Sculpture Relief 24″ x 15″ x 5″ CityArts Factory is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization managed by the Downtown Arts District. It is open free of charge Tuesday through […]