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Caballero Aguila Street Painting Street painting photos of 'Caballero Aguila' at Festival Bella Via 08 in Monterrey, Mexico. The street painting was created by the team of Cuong Nguyen, Anthony Cappetto, and Marina Escamilla, as a tribute to Mexican artist Jesus Helguera, who created the original art in 1956.
Artisphere International Arts Festival 2008 Photo Album 3-D street painting 'Koi Pond' from Rod Tryon and traditional 2D reproduction of 'Mount Parnassus' by street painting artist Hani Shihada.
The street paintings were created for the Artisphere International Arts festival in Greeenville, South Carolina from April 18th through April 20th , 2008.
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Wendy and I here at Blog Now on streetpainting.tv have learned about the Italian Family Festa in Talahassee, FL and wish to tell you a little bit about it... Check it out this April!
Here are some thoughts from the Italian Family Festival Directors Blog Now is happy to share with our readers - enjoy!
Elizabeth Ricci and
Shelley Duke are the Executive Directors of Italian Family Festa, Inc.
As two Italian Americans, they decided to start a local Italian club in
Tallahassee, FL, call CIAO! (Capital Italian American Organ.) in order to
promote positive Italian and Italian American images. In their words below:
"With some of the negative stereotypes that we see on tv, we
thought it would be important for our young daughters to see what real Italian
culture looks like. A few years later, we decided to try our hands at bringing
the Florida Panhandle's first large Italian Family Festa! The Festa has grown over
the past three years and last year we decided to incorporate a new cultural
aspect to the Festival by having a "Madonnari" sidewalk chalk
contest. The response was huge! We featured Jennifer Chaparro's work over that weekend. Festa goers from as far away as Georgia, the FL beaches, Jacksonville
and Alabama came to our regional Festival to try their hand at winning prize
money! We had an Italian theme for the Madonnari artwork last year. This year's
theme for our Festival is "A Venetian Voyage" and the artists will be
creating works based off of this theme! We are excited about promoting this art
and educating the public on the beautiful works and Italian origins of the
Madonnari street painters!"
Beautiful Street painting Art reproduction by Madonnara Jennifer Chaparro.
A street painting artist from Georgia created a piece featuring the beloved character Pinnochio...
The finished street painting of Pinnochio on his way to school...
Best in Show at the 2012 - 'Pinnochio' by newcomer Lee Mobley.
We're excited about new festivals developing and making the presence known in the street painting community!
A couple of Madonnara at the Italian Family Festa...
Anthony Cappetto and Wendy Stum are bloggers and moderate 'Blog Now on streetpainting.tv' a dedicated street painting/chalk art blog started in 2007 to reach the street painting art world with interviews and news about festivals and events in a journalistic fashion. Blog Now on streetpainting.tv ia part of Innovative Street Painting Group, Inc.
Hi Everyone from Anthony and Wendy at Blog Now on streetpainting.tv. The word 'Grazie' in the street painting art community means an annual event (street painting art competition) held annually in August, drawing the best artists in the street painting world to create beautiful art at the Sanctuary during the Feast of the Assumption. We are happy and honored to share some historical background offered to us by Bishop Egidio Caporello on the Grazie International Street Painting Competition, the oldest modern street painting competition held each year in Grazie, Italy as well as a series of new events for readers to look forward to this year. Here are some notes from the Bishop for our readers. Enjoy.
History
The story of
street-painting in Grazie starts in 1973, when Gilberto Boschesi, researcher of
folk costumes and traditions, decided to give recognition and value to the art of
Madonnari, who had always been present at the fair of Grazie, individually and
spontaneously.
Madonnaro Straccetto (above): An inspiration to Madonnari, and street painters worldwide. He is missed and remembered by all.
On August
15, 1973, for the first time public authorities and associations called
together in the courtyard of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin the so-called
"Pavement painters". On that occasion a group of journalists and art
critics, such as Enzo Tortora, gave them a more appropriate title that of
"Madonnari", as the folk tradition called painters and peddlers of
sacred images. That title suited with their characteristic painting popular sacred
images of Christian inspiration, with simple colored chalks, predominantly on
the pavement of the church squares and sanctuaries during religious feasts,
fairs and festivals. The meeting and the pictorial competition, which determine
who can claim the title of "Master Madonnaro" and offer the winner
for one year, the trophy of Madonnaro, takes place every year on August 15, the
feast of the Assumption, in the context of the ancient Fair which has been held
in the same place since the foundation of the Sanctuary (1399).
The event was
recognized by the President of the Italian Republic and by the President of the
Region Lombardy. The Ministry of Culture was interested in it in order to
safeguard an expression of folk art in danger of extinction. At the beginning,
few Madonnari attended the competition, but over the years, they reached over
200 and among them there were many foreigners: Europeans, Americans, and
Japanese. There is a significant presence of women. The event, which over the
years has become an international art festival, was publicized by the national
and international press and documented by Italian television networks, by the
"Associated Press", by "National Geographic" and by “ABC
". In August it becomes a most unique outdoor laboratory.
This is a
display of skill and creativity vanishing after a few days or even a few hours,
when the rain falls; it is an example of ephemeral art that can be fixed only
through the camera lens. The fair attracts in Grazie every year from one
hundred to two hundred thousand people in 2 or 3 days. The festival begins on
the night of August 14th, when, after the blessing of the chalk by the Bishop
of Mantua, artists begin to paint and ends August 15 in the evening, with the
jury's verdict.
The Madonnari
were organized in association with the official name of AMI: Madonnaris’
Italian Association. Later on, they formed many other groups under various
names. Now the CIM: Italian Centre of Madonnari has the task of saving the
correspondence, the pictures and other material documenting the history, besides
all, files with the names of competitors over the years, and also some
significant chalk works for various periods to compare the evolution of
"manners" to paint, the various masters who have come and gone over
time, leaving evidence of an ancient but always present art, which is a
spontaneous expression of figurative aesthetic of immediate emotions.
Madonnaro Bruno Fabriani (left) displaying his artwork with Bishop Egidio Caporello (right).
A key
moment in the history of madonnari was the apostolic visit of Pope John Paul II
in 1991. On that occasion, eight artists, among them the great Kurt Wenner,
painted an oversized Last Judgment of Michelangelo, 81 square meters of art, to
welcome the Pope, who signed it with his own autograph using a white chalk. Now
the asphalt fragment with the Pope’s authentic signature is preserved in the
Sanctuary.
The Papal Signature on display
'The Last Judgement' as a welcome for Pope John Paul II in 1991.
In May
2011, twenty years after that extraordinary event, the Madonnari were invited
to paint a religious subject on the courtyard and it was a masterpiece.
Nowadays
Picking up
a widespread and instinctive idea to give continuity to a similar experience, a
few months ago, I launched the proposal not to limit the presence of madonnari
to the competition in August, but to extend it to the whole year.
Consequently,
in respect of the Year of Faith, proclaimed by the Pope Benedict XVI, together
with local authorities, we decided to organize a series of events:
1. An
exhibition of cribs and Nativities for Christmas,
2. An
exhibition of paintings, sculptures and chalk panels for Easter on the theme
“Crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ”,
3. an
exhibition in May with the whole village decorated with paintings and flowers,
4. the
traditional competition in August.
In December
we were really surprised by the solidarity of artists (madonnari, painters and
sculptors) and by the enthusiasm of the local population who accepted our
proposal with joy and emotion. The free service of volunteers gave a precious
contribution to the success of the initiative. Developing the experience of this
exhibition, we are thinking of Easter and hope to achieve the same result as
Christmas.
Grazie is a
very nice little village of about 600 inhabitants, on the lake of Mantua. The
most important monument and centre of it is the catholic Sanctuary dedicated to
the Virgin Mary with its large square and its fascinating artistic elements
(statues, chapels, votive symbols, etc.).
The
Madonnari who come here from all over the world breathe the atmosphere pervading
this enchanting place. Here, everything is religion and only religious subjects
can be painted, nothing else. The Madonnari are perfectly
conscious of this peculiarity. While painting, they won’t be
disturbed because they’re praying. Here painting becomes a form of prayer. It
is a deep, high, absolute, joyful prayer.
Anthony Cappetto and Wendy Stum are bloggers of Blog Now on streetpainting.tv and co-founders of Innovative Street Painting Group, a street painting art and media company bringing the art form to a new generation of artists, festivals, directors and fans worldwide. #Blognowonstreetpaintingtv
Today we wish to share our experiences watching the creation of the Festival Bella Via 2011 main exhibition piece 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo Da Vinci.
Led by Madonnaro Cuong Nguyen, with the artist team of Maestro Madonnaro Juandres Vera, (Madonnari Qualificati Category Winner, 2010), Juan Carlos Romero from Cuba, a Madonnaro Qualificati Winner 2011, and Madonnaro Qualificati Miquel Lopez Lopez, the team reproduced this iconic artwork to the appreciation of the thousands of visitors in attendance.
A wide angle shot of 'The Last Supper' exhibition piece (2011) by the Festival Bella Via Team of Cuong Nguyen (lead), Juandres Vera, Juan Carlos Romero, and Miguel Lopez Lopez.
Blog Now on streetpainting.tv believes that the best part of the street painting is the creation of the art work itself although the pride in the completed work is a special one shared by the artists. Here we have Cuong underway detailing the face of John.
Juandres Vera street painting the face of Jesus Christ, the focal point of 'The Last Supper' in terms of the subject and how all points (perspective) in the artwork are centered upon Him.
Miguel Lopez Lopez (above), working on the bright fabric of Simon the Zealot.
The level of detail is critical in the successful execution of works such as 'The Last Supper' and Cuong Nguyen's exceptional talent and artistic reputation for portraiture brought beauty to their reproduction of the artwork (below).
Juandres focusing intently on street painting the robes of Christ with his artistic intensity, raising the image of Christ above all items in the work (below).
We are watching Miguel detailing around the head of Simon, bringing the figure out from the background colors.
The team working during the festival (above and below)...
Here are details of 'The Last Supper' moving from left to right (below), Bartholomew, James - Son of Alphaemus, and Andrew, Judas Iscariot, Peter ...
John, Jesus Christ, (at center), Thomas, James the Greater, and Philip...
Matthew, Jude Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot...
The completed exhibition piece, 'The Last Supper' as viewed from the far right...
The completed exhibition piece, 'The Last Supper', as reproduced at Festival Bella Via in Monterrey, Mexico in 2011.
Festival Bella Via 2011 added a new award this past year, the Career Award. This award was given to recipients who have participated in the Festival Bella Via competition (Semplici Category) every year since the festival started, 8 years now. We've watched their work grow over the years and appreciate all of their efforts and spirit of competition! Congratulations!
The following madonnari were recipients of the Premio Trayectoria/Career Award:
Madonnari Rocio Angelica Gonzalez Cortez y Nancy Elizabeth Gonzalez Cortez (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Cupido Frabricando Su Arco', frag., autor Parmigianino - 1533-35
Madonnaro: Jose Portillo Rocha (San Nicolas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico); progress photo
'Arcangel San Miguel', autor Bartolome Esteban Murillo - 1665-68
Madonnaro Jose Antonio Lopez Alfaro (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Anciano, Cabeza de Estudio', autor Ignacio Diaz Olano - 1888
We're glad we did not have to pick the winners of Festival Bella Via 2011's Qualificati competition this past year. The competition was close between the contestants in this category, and it would be hard to pick who we thought was best because all of the madonnari did a great job! We're showing you everyone's street painting in this category and listing who won which award.
PRIMER LUGAR/FIRST PLACE: Margarita Botello Morales (Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)
'La masacre de Los Inocentes', autor Francois-Joseph Navez - 1824
PREMIO ESPECIAL TOULON, FR/SPECIAL AWARD TOULON: Alba Rosa Amezcua Contreras (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Piedad', autor William A Bouguereau - 1876
PREMIO MADONNARI/ARTISTS' CHOICE: Raul Rincon Gallardo Domenzain (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Cantaro Roto', autor Jean Baptists Greuze - 1785
PREMIO DEL PUBLICO/PUBLIC's CHOICE: Omar Saenz Hinojosa (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Una Cita', autor John William Godward - 1912
PREMIO INSTITUTO DE LA JUVENTUD/YOUTH INSTITUTE AWARD: Vito Mercurio (Salerno, Italia)
'San Juan Bautista', autor Andrea del Sarto - 1523
Qualificati Contestants listed by numerical order of entry.
MADONNARO: Ruben Martinez (Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)
'Mercado de Artesanias', autor Jorge Gonzalez Camarena - 1945
MADONNARO: Jean-Marc Navello (Toulon, Francia)
'Retrato de Marjorie Ferry', autor Tamara de Lempicka - 1932
MADONNARO: Alberto Viloria Olvera (Monterrey, Mexico)
'Campeon de Canicas', autor Norman Rockwell - 1939
Above: Here is a picture of Wendy and I, founders of Innovative Street Painting Group (which produces this blog) with our longtime street painting art friends Rosa Maria Leal and Cuong Nguyen at the Festival Bella Via in Monterrey, Mexico in October, 2011. I (Anthony Cappetto)am at the far left, Rosa Maria, Wendy Stum, and Cuong Nguyen.
Happy New Year 2012 from Blog Now on streetpainting.tv!!!
That being said, now on to where Blog Now will be going this year in 2012...
Wendy and I wish to apologize to our readers for being quiet during the last part of 2011. We admit that we have been very involved with a series of street painting art projects with our other company, Art for After Hours which has kept us particulary busy. While we were in the midst of these activities, we gave serious thought as to how we wanted to make Blog Now even better and more engaging than we have had before. And this is what we are thinking...
Starting this week, Blog Now on streetpainting.tv is moving to posting daily with posts, discussion, and thoughts about street painting art, festivals, and observed developments which we see as our way of sharing our appreciation and attention relevant to a blog such as ours that is "..for artists, festivals, and fans..."
Watch very soon for Blog Nows posting on the winners at the Festival Bella Via 2011, but also short posts about the many artists who created work for the festival who are the backbone of such exciting international street painting art competitions such as this.
There will also be similar coverage short posts from events that we have attended in Saarasota, FL as well as events coming up this year in the USA, Mexico, and Europe through local reporters on the scene, and of course our level, journalistic coverage of festival directors and industry professionals in all locations.
Pictured above: We noticed this street painting at the Sarasota Chalk Festival and we recalled the life of Toto de Angelis (Straccetto) who left us in 2011. His experience as a Madonnaro in the true sense is an inspiration to every one of us who all who street paint, chalk, screeve anywhere in the world today.
Have a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year from Wendy and I at Blog Now on streetpainting.tv.
You are cordially invited to attend Festival Bella Via 2011 on October 14th through 16th, at the Explanada de los Heroes, Macroplaza, Monterrey, Mexico.
This year's theme is 'Leonardo Da Vinci en suelo Nuevoleones', with an exhibition of a chalk reproduction of 'The Last Supper' in its actual size of 4.18m x 7.94m.
The Last Supper chalk reproduction team will be:
Director: Cuong Nguyen
Maestro Madonnaro Juan Andres Vera (Winner of the Category Madonnari Qualificati 2010)
Madonnaro Qualificati Juan Carlos Romero (Cuba) (Winner 2011)
Madonnaro Qualificati Miguel Lopez Lopez
In addition to the exhibition, there will be hundreds of very talented Madonnari/street painters competing in the Renaissance and Free Theme categories.
2e FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE STREET PAINTING DE TOULON
28 & 29 mai 2011 - Place d'Armes
Ouvert la cration internationale, le 2e Festival International de Street Painting de Toulon propose une runion dartistes, peintres amateurs ou professionnels, afin de promouvoir la peinture phmre sur sol. De partir la dcouverte de l'Art Madonnaro, tradition italienne du 16e sicle inspire de l'iconographie religieuse, encore bien vivant aujourd'hui et pratiqu par de nombreux artistes-peintres appels Madonnari que vous pourrez retrouver tout au long de ces deux jours de festival.
Le sens du 2e Festival International de Street Painting de Toulon repose sur la relation qui est un lment en perptuel mouvement et renouvellement, un espace libre de rencontre, dchange et de collaboration.
INVITE D'HONNEUR - LE MEXIQUE
ARTISTES MEXICAINS - MADONNARI QUALIFICATI
DAVID GONZALEZ, JAVIER GUILLEN, RUBEN MARTINEZ, MIGUEL LOPEZ, JUAN CARLOS ROMERO, MARGARITA BOTELLO, MARIO BELMARES, ROBERTO CARLOS TREVINO, CARLOS HUMBERTO GARCIA, OMAR SAENZ, ALBERTO VILORIA, CESAR POLACK, RAUL RINCON
ARTISTES ITALIENS - MAESTRI MADONNARI
VALENTINA SFORZINI, MARTINO ZINGARELLI, TONY CUBOLIQUIDO, GENNARO TROIA
ARTISTES HOLLANDAIS - PLANET STREETPAINTING PETER WESTERINK, LEON KEER (sous rserve)
ARTISTES AMERICAINS - LORI ESCARELA, JULIO JIMENEZ (sous rserve)
FESTIVAL GRATUIT
Scne gratuite et ouverte tous, artistes amateurs, professionnels, scolaires, ateliers dart Deux jours durant, chacun aura le loisir de sexprimer librement la craie ou au pastel sur le sol de la place dArmes de Toulon.
UN CONCOURS DE DESSIN - MEILLEURS TALENTS 2011 Trois catgories : Voyage Dessin Libre Art Madonnaro
Festival Bella Via - "Estaciones del Via Crucis 2011" (Stations of the Cross) exhibition will take place in Monterrey, Mexico, during April 21 to 24, 2011. To celebrate Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Passion of Christ, madonnari will be creating an exhibition of 15 works of classical art. These chalk reproductions will be drawn by previous Festival Bella Via winners. The exhibition will take place at the Explanada de los Heroes, in front of the Governor's Palace. The public is welcome to attend.
Participating madonnari (street painters) are:
Qualificati: Adrián Martínez Flores, Alba Rosa Amezcua, Carlos Humberto García, Cintia Arellano, Jesús Alberto Carrizal, Joel Flores Quiróz, Juan Carlos Romero, Margarita Botello, Miguel López López, Omar Saénz, Roberto Carlos Treviño, Rubén Martínez.
Semplici: Alberto Viloria Olvera, Carlos Enrique Robledo Moreno, César Polack, Eduardo Bustos, Eleazar Saénz, Helena Reneé Guzmán, Humberto Tadeo Mendoza, Javier Guillén, Juan Guerra, María Delia Pérez, Marina Escamilla, Mario Belmares Chávez, Raúl Rincón Gallardo Domenzain, Ricardo García Licona, Verónica González, Wendy Castillo, Wenseslao García.
Apprentices: Ana Lucía Rodríguez, Emilio Castañon, Guadalupe Flores, Héctor Jimenez, Julio Martínez, Luis Daniel Treviño.
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