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Franco Minervini
53 Weaverville Road
Freehold, NJ 07728

Phone:    732-462-0262
Fax:    722-462-0262
Web:
     www.francominervini.com
E-mail Franco Minervini

Terracotta clay models.
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Background:
17 years experience carving stone.
1980-85 Studied under Bruno Lucchesi at the New School in New York City.
1985-88 Worked with Vincent Palumbo at the Washington D.C. National Cathedral.
1989 Restoration carving at the White House in Washington D.C.

Specialties:
Limestone, marble, African black stone, etc.
Clay models, deep bass relief, 360° sculpting and carving.
Large scale monuments/memorials.

Personal Statement:
In my artwork, I incorporate my personal philosophy of eliminating false and discriminating opinion, attitudes and portrayals of individuals by concentrating on bringing out a true and affirming representation.


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Proposal for monument to policemen fallen in the line of duty. Proposal for monument to policemen fallen in the line of duty.
Material Plastelene.
Commissioned by National Police Defense Foundation.

Terracotta clay models. Various terracotta clay models.

Monument to Columbus. Monument to Columbus.
In front of Library in Ocean Twp., Monmouth City, N.J.
(With brothers Mike, Sergio, and Angelo.)

Fish. Fish.
South African Black Stone.

Three flower panels. Three flower panels: lilac, crysanthemum, and daisy.
Indiana limestone.

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