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SANCHEZ ART center

1220-B Linda Mar

Pacifica, CA 94044

650.355.1894

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EXHIBITIONS

June 6 – July 12, 2008
Reception: Friday, June 6, from 7 to 9 pm


Ashes to Life – A Portuguese American Story in Art

Fifty years ago, Volcão Dos Capelinhos, a volcano located in the Azores Islands of Portugal, erupted in a display of the art and temper of Mother Nature that changed the shape of the island and brought about an immigration of over 100,000 Azoreans to America. Portuguese American farmers and ranchers have long provided our tables with a bountiful cornucopia of fruits, vegetables, and beautiful flowers. Likewise, our hearts and souls have been nurtured by the artistic legacy of Portuguese American artists such as Nathan Oliveira, Mel Ramos, John Mattos, and João de Brito. Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica is honored to host the exhibition, Ashes to Life – A Portuguese American Story in Art, which celebrates, commemorates, and embodies the history, contributions, and lives of Portuguese Americans.

 

NATHAN OLIVEIRA

 

JOHN MATTOS

 

J0ÃO DE BRITO

 

MEL RAMOS

 

  Douro Valley V
  Mixed media painting on paper  
  1997–2003, 22 x 30 inches
  
  Douro Valley VIII
  Mixed media painting on paper  
  1997–2003, 22 x 30 inches
  
  Douro Valley X
  Mixed media painting on paper  
  1997–2003, 22 x 30 inches
  
  Sea
  Giclée print
  2007, 30 x 24 inches  
  
  Earth
  Giclée print
  2007, 24 x 30 inches  
  
  Water
  Giclée print
  2007, 20 x 30 inches  
  
  New Life #2
  Mixed media painting on canvas  
  2007, 16 x 16 inches
  
  New Life #1
  Mixed media painting on canvas  
  2007, 18 x 18 inches
  
  New Life #3
  Mixed media painting on canvas  
  2007, 18 x 18 inches
  
  Ode to Moe #5
  Oil painting on canvas  
  70 x 108 inches
  
  Winter
  Oil painting on canvas  
  1985, 60 x 60 inches