Oregon Art Beat — Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Edward Vliek, St. Francis Street Art aired January 9, 2003

Episode 413

Sculptor Lorenzo Ghiglieri: Wilsonville sculptor Lorenzo Ghiglieri creates western themed pieces including sculptures that are in the collections of the White House and the Vatican. He's especially drawn to eagles, as well as horses, buffalo and other animals. His process involves carving Styrofoam, and then the piece is cast in clay, and wax, eventually cast in bronze. He also paints scenes from the west, such as buffalo hunts.; Read More and Watch this story

Photographer Edward Vliek: Roam the dunes near Florence with photographer Edward Vliek who has been capturing their stark and ever-changing beauty for 25 years. Find out why he is fighting to keep the dunes from disappearing.; Read More and Watch this story

St. Francis Parish Homeless Art: Every day, the poor and homeless come to Portland's St. Francis Dining Hall for a hot meal. But it's the art program there, run by volunteers, that feeds their souls.; Read More and Watch this story

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