April 29th, 2009
Last night was amazin’! John Franco and Jeff Wilpon helped me unveil my Citi Field artwork outside the team store in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda before last night’s game. I was so honored to have both John and Jeff there….and the unveiling was emceed by my good friend Duke Castiglione from Fox. We had a great time and lots of people lined up for posters and 3-d baseball art prints for me and John to sign. John even tried on my hand-painted Mets helmet.
Citi Field is incredible. I really hope you have the chance to get there to see a ballgame this season. There’s nothing like the energy you feel there…and the food selections? Out of this world! I am not a formal fan of the Shake Shack burgers….given time, though, i would have tried everything. It was a beautiful night for baseball and there’s no better place to be. Of course, when you get there, you have to check out the display of my artwork featured in the Team Store! 
–Charles
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April 26th, 2009
Tuesday is going to be a great day! Former Met Captain John Franco is going to join me at Citi Field for the formal unveiling of my Citi Field Commemorative Artwork! Many months ago, the Mets asked me to create a piece to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. You can see the results below. There’s a limited edition 3-D print and a limited edition, numbered (2009) poster. John and I will be signing posters and artwork after the unveiling ceremony. You’ll be able to find us outside the Mets Team Store in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. The unveiling is scheduled for 5:20 with the signing to start right after that. I’d love to see you there. If you have tix to the game, c’mon by and say hi.
If you’re intersted in purchasing the artwork, you can email my staff at info@fazzinocollectors.com. I also have a lot of new baseball art out for the season. You can see all of it on my fazzino.com website.
–Charles
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April 22nd, 2009
I can’t believe how the new diorama sculptures i’m working on are coming out. They’re like my new little babies….i’m just so excited about them. I did the first one as an experiment for Art Expo and have been working on a few new ones since then…They’re like 3D on steroids!!! 3D SQUARED…..3D IN 3D!
I’ve always wanted to create pieces like this but visiting the Red Grooms exhibit at the Hudson River Museum last year inspired me to go ahead and try it. There was one sculpture there that took up a whole room! You could actually walk inside it….
As with all of my new techniques, this one evolved from a small idea into a big one. I started by trying to put together small pieces of canvas…which led to big pieces of canvas…which led to building out independent elements in canvas and boxing them in like in the Venice picture below. I’ve finished one on New York and i have two more in the works. Pictures of all three are below. The one on the bottom is on its side because it’s drying.
I love the fact that i can actually create whole little worlds with these…Many have windows that you can actually peer through … i can create scenes INSIDE the buildings which is really cool. Kind of reminds me of those cards that they had when we were kids that had houses with die cut windows that you could actually open up and see into.
I’m also creating plexiglass boxes with mirrored backs so you can see the 3D from all angles. There’s nothing like new creativity to really inspire me…i’m driven to work on these…to make them better and more interesting…you could say i’m a little obsessed with them. I would welcome feedback from you on what you think…ideas….subjects….i’m on it! I’ll continue to post pictures as they progress.
–Charles
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April 14th, 2009
I was at Citi Field last night when the Mets opened up their new stadium. I’ve been working with the Mets to create a piece of artwork to celebrate the milestone, but i had not actually seen the stadium in person before last night. It was INCREDIBLE! There was a level of excitement that you just can’t describe. It was like the building was going to bust open….and people were walking around with cameras…i’ve never seen so many cameras…taking pictures of the walls, the rotunda, even the plaques in the ground! And the food! The wonderful food….they’ve arranged the stadium so that on every level, the smells are incredible. I can’t even tell you what was being served but it wasn’t just hot dogs and peanuts. It’s a cozy building too. You felt like you were at home watching the game in your livingroom…very homey…it was really nice.
I was invited to Jeff Wilpon’s pre-game reception and while there, i had the opportunity to meet Governor David Paterson and Ed Charles, a member of the 1969 World Championship team…see the pics below….The Wilpons have done a fantastic job….i can’t tell you exactly when or with whom yet, but rumor has it that i’ll be there before the end of the month to “unveil” my artwork and sign posters with a very popular former Mets player…that’s just a hint…from me to you!
Enjoy!
Charles
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April 11th, 2009
I am incredibly honored to be able to tell you that i have been selected to receive, along with several others, the 2009 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The Award is meant to celebrate the cultural diversity of our nation, and to salute Ellis Island in particular, for its contributions to our rich history. Being of Finnish and Italian descent, I, like so many others, can tell stories of relatives who came to the United States through Ellis Island. It’s a mecca for those seeking a new and better way of life. Not only am I receiving the award, but I was also asked to paint the official artwork for this year’s ceremony, which takes place in May. I’d like to share the finished piece with you. I’m very proud of it. I’ve donated the original painting to NECO and they will auction it off to raise funds for their many incredible programs. There will also be a 3-D limited edition based on the artwork that will be sold to the public to raise more funds. The Award is given out by an organization called NECO (National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Foundation), a group dedicated to supporting and fostering philanthropic projects, and celebrating diversity throughout the country. For example, NECO has partnered with Gift of Life, Inc. to bring children from all over the world to the United States for life-saving surgery. They have also sponsored projects like Victor Hobson’s (NY Jets) Harlem hospital holiday toy drive, Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans, and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation World Leadership Congress in Washington DC.
I have to thank my new friend Rosemarie Taglione for getting me involved with NECO and for asking me to do this piece of artwork. I’m looking forward to the ceremony in May and I hope the artwork raises lots of money for NECO’s good works. You can contact NECO directly at 212-755-1492 if you’re interested in purchasing the limited editions.
–Charles
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April 9th, 2009
I heard from my friend Ben earlier this week….he gave me permission to post his email because he's talking about a wonderful cause…although it's necessary because of a very sad event that happens to too many people…but we should all be aware of this painful experience. He writes:
I have dealt with something pretty tough in the past as have a lot of people. Almost 5 yrs ago, we had a stillborn baby 10 days before his due date. Many people deal with the loss of a child or baby in the womb through miscarriage, still birth, trauma at birth, complications, accident, etc.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month is in October.
After going through this terrible loss, we started realizing how many people go through something like this, but how few people realize what is going on around them.
So perhaps a piece highlighting and recognizing those lost lil ones?
Not an exciting idea, but worthy.
More info on remembering the babies: The Official Site of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Everyone should take a look and if nothing else, take a moment on October 15th to remember those who have struggled with this loss.
–Charles
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April 7th, 2009
The Indianapolis Art Museum launched a fantastic new website this week… Art Babble … It's like YouTube but for the Arts. It was profiled in the New York Times and is meant to become an interactive portal to the arts, museums, and cultural events around the world. It can be a great resource and i hope to have some videos posted there in the near future. Take a look…there's some fascinating stuff. I found the video below that shows how the new sculpture garden at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was installed….lots of backstage museum stuff…artist interviews…behind the scenes. I took a screen shot of the home page. Enjoy.
–Charles
Sculpture Garden Installation at MOMA
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April 3rd, 2009
A couple of weeks ago, i had the incredible opportunity of travelling to Pittsburgh to meet with Steelers' owners Dan and Art Rooney….I presented them with a personalized artwork celebrating the team's Super Bowl XLIII victory in January. They were gracious and hospitable. It was like being in the presence of NFL royalty! And I took a tour of Heinz Field….what struck me most was the amount of history that has been amassed by this unbelievable sports franchise. Six Super Bowl Championships…more than any other NFL franchise! As I walked through the trophy room and read all of the placards, i realized again, why there is so much overlap between sports fans and my art collectors. Being a fan of a team…any team…professional, amateur, academic…is an immensely emotional experience. It's not just about the moment…about the one game …about the one season. It's about history and the flow of our lives. We measure our own progress…we track where we've been…we build friendships and relationships….based on following our favorite sports teams. I try to capture all of that in my sports art….all in one piece…all in one composition. It's not an easy task. But it's an important one and I enjoy the process…learning about the nuances of each team or event I paint. I'm fascinated by the rituals, the “inside information” and the character of the players, the coaches, and the fans. It's a definite study in culture…..Enjoy!
–Charles
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