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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 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 donated “Attleboro Grate” for Attleboro Arts Museum Gala Fundraiser October 12-November 1, 2017. 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 opens on October 12, 2017. Here is Read More …