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Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Three Sewer Hitter” in Lake Wales Exhibit

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 […]

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The Great Challenge for Mars Grate

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 […]

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Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Mueller Water” on Exhibit in STAC Members’ Show, St. James, NY, October 14 – December 10, 2017

Smithtown Township Arts Council (STAC) presents: Member Artist Showcase  A Unique Exhibition of Original Fine Art for Sale by Member Artists Exhibit Dates: October 14 thru December 10, 2017 Mueller Water is based on a hand hole water cover typically 3-4″ in diameter. Mastrangelo has a whole file of small water covers she has discovered […]

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Alexander Kholopov – RUSSIA – 1948 to 2016 Memorial Tribute

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 […]

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Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Inside 52GA-R” included in 25th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit Sept. 25 – Nov. 14, 2015 in Stuart Florida.

“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 […]

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2015 NPCW “The City Beautiful” (Orlando, Florida) by Bobbi Mastrangelo

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 […]

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“Turning Manhole Covers into Art” by Barbara Sieminski for TheMunicipal.com., highlights Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Manhole Art

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 […]

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Three Sewers = A Home Run in Stickball

  Three Sewers (Stickball Tribute) Mastrangelo’s sculpture relief 34″ x 30 ” x 4″ ABOUT STICKBALL:  Stickball was a game that turned the landscape of the city street into an asphalt field of dreams for kids who wanted to play baseball nearby.  An old broom handle morphed into a bat, manhole covers and car tires […]

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Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Inside 52GA-R” won “BEST in SHOW” at Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st Thurs.

How fantastic it was to have my three art entries accepted for Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st Thursday, May 1, 2014 Exhibition:”Inside/Out.” This link leads to the story explaining the unusual inspiration and basic steps of their creation.        http://bobbimastrangelo.com/MyNews/?p=4040 On May 1st, we loaded the art works and delivered them to the […]

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National Post Card Week 2014 “Florida Storm Sewer”

“FLORIDA STORM SEWER” (detail) Florida Storm Sewer is the second of my Florida Trio Post Cards for NPCW. This art is cropped from the original art to fit the post card dimensions. View the whole Florida Storm sewer relief and story: http://bobbimastrangelo.com/MyNews/?p=4040   National Post Card Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of […]

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