Manhole Art - Bobbi MastrangeloBobbi Mastrangelo’s “Water Drops” debut at Solivita Artisan’s Spring 2011 Exhibit These sculpture relief works were created for The Toho Water Authority’s Water Reflections exhibit May – June 2011 in Kissimmee Florida. Each piece is actually a “take off” on a familiar water valve cover. That image was stretched and cajoled into a water drop shape. My husband, Al helped […]
June 28 – August 28, 2011 in Youngstown Ohio Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Buckeye Water Meter” sculpture relief will be on exhibit at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio. It is especially meaningful for Bobbi to be accepted in this prestigious competition, because Youngstown Ohio was her birth place. This years’ exhibit which features works in all two […]
Through May 31st 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM view the Art TOHO WATER AUTHORITY INVITES PUBLIC TO ATTEND WATER REFLECTIONS ART EXHIBIT (Press Release) KISSIMMEE FLORIDA: Toho Water Authority is hosting a Water Reflections Art Exhibit geared towards providing a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the community they serve to join together in recognizing the vital […]
An International Public Vote Award of $2,500 will be awarded to the one artist, designer, duo, group or collective who receives the highest number of public votes on their submitted works to CURATE THIS!’. Please visit: CURATE THIS on August 15 – 18 […]
3 Reasons to vote for Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “When?” (the people care) 1. When The People Care promotes environmental concern, and anti-Litter action. 2. Mastrangelo’s manhole cover theme urges protection of our precious resources. 3. “When” venerates the work of engineers, foundries, highway maintenance, water authorities and sanitation departments, etc. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]