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Wed, 11/16/2011
"Si Se Puede: A Tribute to Cesar Chavez" Artist Reception

Artist's Reception, Saturday November 19, 2-5 pm

Michael Salvatore

Michael Salvatore

Michael Salvatore

The Santa Fe Springs City Library
11700 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
www.santafesprings.org/library

For more information: (310) 477-1937 or kkobliclay@ca.rr.com

Tue, 11/15/2011
Great Turnout For the Cesar Chavez Mural Dedication

Another article was in the Whittier Daily News about the dedication ceremony:

City Unveils Library's New Cesar Chavez Mural

Cesar Chavez Mural Brochure

The city also produced a brochure to accompany the mural. Download brochure (pdf)

Mayor Joseph Serrano of Santa Fe Springs

Mayor Joseph Serrano of Santa Fe Springs, speaks during the ceremony

Michael Salvatore

One of my assistants, Michael Salvatore

Karen Koblitz

More photos at the San Gabriel Valley Tribune Photo Gallery

Mon, 10/17/2011
Si Se Puede: A Tribute to Cesar Chavez - The Mural Is Completed!

A Tribute to Cesar Chavez

Dedication - November 3, 2011, 5 pm
Artist’s Reception - November 19, 2011, 2-5 pm

City of Santa Fe Springs Public Library
Garden Area
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
For more information please visit www.santafesprings.org/library/

I was awarded this commission in August 2010 through winning a competition through the City of Santa Fe Springs, California. The mural is located in the Garden at the Public Library in Santa Fe Springs, California. The theme celebrates Cesar Chavez’ commitment to education, literacy and the environment. There are over 900 handmade and glazed tiles. Former and current students assisted in the making of the piece: Jessica Druxman, Stephanie Matthias and Michael Salvatore.

The mural will be dedicated on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 5 pm. There will also be an Artist’s Reception on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 2 to 5 pm. Both events will take place in the Garden of the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Library.

A Tribute to Cesar Chavez: Detail Views

Sun, 06/26/2011
"Thrown, Slabbed and Trompe l'Oeil: A Group Ceramics Show" at Goodwin Fine Art

August 5 - September 10
Opening reception, Friday, August 5, 5 to 8 pm

Goodwin Fine Arts

Goodwin Fine Arts Invitation

Goodwin Fine Arts Invitation

Four pieces will be included in the show, two from my Earth Tones series and two from Facing East.

Earth Tones

"Red Creek Valley" 2009 (left), "Life Cycle #1" 2009 (right)

Facing East

"Nectar of Baku" 2007 (left), "Nino Has Laughing Eyes" 2007 (right)

Goodwin Fine Arts
1255 Delaware Street
Denver CO 80204
t: (303) 573-1255
f: (303) 573-0288
info@goodwinfineart.com

Hours
Tuesday - Friday 11- 6
Saturday 11 - 5

For more information please visit www.goodwinfineart.com.

Sat, 06/25/2011
On Exhibit At The Ambassador's Residence In Ankara, Turkey

On May 26th Gina’s Journey: Tree of Life for My Daughter was unveiled as part of a showcase of American art through the U.S. Department of State's "ART in Embassies Program." Created as a dedication to my daughter, the tree includes objects that represent my hopes and dreams for her and presents symbols of her biological roots. The work is a celebration of our family and through the exhibition, will serve to bring people of different races, religions and geographies together.

Ambassador Ricciardone explains the “ART in Embassies” program and…

…discusses many of the pieces in the exhibition.

Read about the entire collection. (pdf)      brochure

Mon, 06/20/2011
Si Se Puede: A Homage to Cesar Chavez

Santa Fe Springs Cesar Chavez Library Mural coming along...

Cesar Chavez Mural

My lovely assistants

My lovely assistants

in progress

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