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 …
“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 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 …
Two of Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Water Works” are featured in Winter Garden Art Association exhibition called “Water Works.” 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.” Here are her two pieces, “Reuse” and “Water?.” Mastrangelo’s environmental focus has been Read More …
Bobbi Mastrangelo was Artist of the Week on FL Artists Registry shown with her relief sculpture Buckeye #2 “Bobbi Mastrangelo, The “Grate Artist,” is internationally known for her unique creations based on the theme of manhole covers. The tromp l’oeil sculpture relief works artistically capture the essence of utility covers in urban settings. Their appearance 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 …
Over the years I have saved the guestbook comments from my exhibitions. They are keepsake treasures because the viewers took the time to really look at the art and to respond with their comments. Here are some of the comments from the Ponte Vedra Exhibit: 3/8/19 Robeso Nied: imaginative, well crafted, hopeful and meaningful 3/14/19 Read More …