“Cover artist, Mark Venaglia, has a very rich history as an artist dedicated to environmental awareness and conservation. Green Since ’83, Mark was at the forefront of what has now been coined ‘The Green Movement.’ He has been utilizing his position within communities throughout Southern California to spread the word about environmental preservation to both companies and private citizens for over 2 decades- through his own paintings, public art and partnerships with national organizations like Smith Barney, ASID, Whole Foods, The Junior League of Los Angeles, The LA Gay and Lesbian Center, The Joyful Child Foundation, City of Hope Cancer Center and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.”
-AT&T National Media Release 2008
2008 Phone Book Cover Unveiling
Brand Library and Art Center, Glendale, California August 6, 2008
Detail of “Visual System” 4’ x 5’ Casein Fresco on organic muslin
“The Brand Library, Mark Venaglia and AT&T Advertising and Publishing
all share an interest in preserving the environment in which we live.”
-AT&T National Media Release 2008
“Mr. Venaglia is the premiere Renaissance artist of the Green Movement” -AT&T National Release
AT&T Representative Ms. Shani Belisle and AT&T Executive Director of External Affairs, Ms. Anita Gabrielian with the artist.
“Since 1982, I have created paintings and murals with Casein Fresco on organic muslin. This devotion to healthy ingredients comes out of practicality, since I’ve always lived and painted in the same locations from Manhattan to Sedona to Los Angeles. Starting with my first apartment in1980, I’ve been TV free. Since ’83 I have also practiced yoga and meditation, am devoted to alternative health care and have always eaten organic produce from local farmers. These elements further support the integrity of, what is now termed, my green lifestyle.”
- Mark Venaglia
Biddy Mason presides over every Venaglia event. The artist
shares the LA philanthropist’s legacy with a new audience.
Three paintings commemorating
the Armenian Genocide
were also unveiled.
left: “Barev”
Casein Fresco on
canvas 12” x 12”
below:
“Seed i” and “Seed II”
Casein Fresco on
canvas 5” X 4” each
"To Airy Nothing, a Local Habitation”
5’x 3’ Casein Fresco on canvas
Photos: DanielakArt
