Museum Director Mim Fawcett & chairperson Michael Evans (Staff Photo by Mike George for The Sun Chronicle) Prior to the Attleboro Arts Museum Auction, The Sun Chronicle devoted a comprenhensive article to the 18th Benefit auction. This year the focus was on the four “out- of – state” artists who have made significant contributions to the […]
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Bobbi Mastrangelo holding: “The Street Was Paved in Gold” The relief features a water valve cover of cast paper and cheese cloth. The pavers are constructed from hand made paper fitted over beveled foam core and finished in stone textures. “When,” the relief on the wall is topped with a metallic water- meter pit cover print impression hosting an […]
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AMERICAN PRIDE SCULPTURE
The patriotic theme for National Post Card Week 2009 would be based on a new sculpture relief. After many sketches, I arrived at a satisfactory design of a patriotic manhole cover for a sidewalk scene. Once it was completed, I set it into a durable foam piece. To look authentic, it needed random side-walk cracks. […]
Bobbi Creating “Hazardous Waste Site” One of my most unique challenges was creating a “Hazardous Waste Site” visually warning viewers to protect our water supply. The “Outdoor Sculpture Now” exhibition on the grounds of The Islip Museum provided the perfect installation spot. I knew I could use the water supply cover from my ** Save […]
Recently I created three petite works on hand made paper to be exhibited during the FDH Paper Makers Conference PAPER IN PARADISE · KONA, HAWAII October 23 – 26, 2008 Featured above is “BUFFALO WATER” based on an eight inch diameter water valve cover. The original cover was cast by a Buffalo Foundary, but believe […]
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My Mother the Artist
I came across my daughter’s essay while preparing my files for The Archives at The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC. It made me feel very nostalgic, realizing how important my family is to me. And so Anne Marie’s story will initiate a series about the family’s support of my art […]
“When,” Bobbi Mastrangelo’s Fiber Art Relief won Third Prize at The Osceola Center for The Arts Juried Exhibit Exhibition dates: May 5- 31, 2008 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee FL 34744 1 (407) 846 – 6257 www.ocfta.com Read the story of how I created this art work. http://bobbimastrangelo.com/story/When.php
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A Gift of a Rubbing
The Gift of a Rubbing. A photo of a utility cover can be taken while standing. But a rubbing requires kneeling, securing the paper and careful rubbing with a crayon. Rubbing conditions may be challenging, especially when the sidewalk is nitty- gritty. Therefore I consider a rubbing a special gift. Bruce Laird is a talented artist who […]
My newest project will be based on water cover designs from around the world. And so dear viewers of my web site: I could really use your help. Please send me rubbings especially of the small covers from 3″ diameter to 8″ diameter. A photo of the cover in its environment and a detail photo will […]
January 19 – February 15, 2008 Mill Pond House Gallery “The Street Was Paved in Gold” click image to enlarge The Art Reception Reception Sat. January 19th 3 – 5 PM At The Mill Pond House Gallery 660 Route 25 A St James NY 11780 USA 1 631 862 6575 www.stacarts.org