Artist's Statement

Real People -- Then and Now

The human face has always fascinated me. How the master sculptor could, with a few facial muscles, make reflect every emotion of the heart, never ceased to amaze me. I’ve often thought of the unique experience Malvina Hoffman (1887-1996) enjoyed -- being commissioned to sculpt the people of the World, a five-year project that resulted in 104 masterpieces.

I entered to concentrate my efforts in producing realistic portraits and, as a student/teacher of the Bible, capturing special events in the Holy Scriptures.

Artist's Bio

Born in New York City 54 years ago, I had a knack for art. As a teenager I walked into an art gallery / studio of a sculptor named Cipriano -- and knew portrait modeling with clay was for me. I was encouraged and coached for two years by the late Frank Eliscu at High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. However at graduation time, I was determined to pursue a career as a Christian Missionary both home and abroad. 40 years later that is still my priority.

Artist's Resume

I have never won anything but praise for my work. I've accumulated a few pieces this year, and have already sold one for $1,500.00.

Contact Artist

Angelo Reyes
1002 Metropolitan Dr.
Killeen, Texas 76541 (USA)
Tel. (254) 526-2794
E-mail: angelo.reyes@tsos.org
Web site: www.100lbsofclay.com