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Polo in the Park Ottawa

Posted on June 7, 2018 by mariasaracino

The finishing touches were completed and this special commission was unveiled at the Rotary Club of Ottawa South last week. This sculpture, “The Polo Player” is being auctioned at Polo in the Park Ottawa on Saturday July 7th. I look … Continue reading →

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The “Living History” Mural

Posted on May 7, 2018 by mariasaracino

I am very proud to finally be able to share with you the unveiling of the St. Marguerite d’Youville “Living History” Mural. It’s taken several months from the initial proposal to the final installation of this collaborative mural, but the … Continue reading →

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Happy Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2017 by mariasaracino

Did you know that the tradition of bringing gifts in St. Nicholas’ name originated in France? At the beginning of the twelfth century, nuns began leaving gifts in secret at the houses of poor children on the eve of St. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Nostalgia

Posted on December 11, 2017 by mariasaracino

Nostalgia is that emotion that stirs up memories from our past. It’s hard to describe the feeling of nostalgia, but you can’t miss it when you have it. The holidays, especially Christmas, stirs those nostalgic feelings more than any other … Continue reading →

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St. Patricks Intermediate School – Polymer Clay Art Project

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mariasaracino

After spending a week at St. Patrick’s Intermediate School last week I have a renewed respect for teachers everywhere. I had a very unique opportunity to teach sculpting with polymer clay to over 225 Grade 7 and 8 students. Working … Continue reading →

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Riding the Rails

Posted on July 2, 2017 by mariasaracino

A year ago the Orange Art Gallery challenged it’s artists to create works of art based on the theme “The Railway Crossing”. The Orange Art Gallery is in a 120 year old historic building that used to house the bank … Continue reading →

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The Hoop Dancer

Posted on June 6, 2017 by mariasaracino

Over the last few years I have been working with the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health as a guest art instructor during their summer camp program. I’m also very proud of my role last year as the art director of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: saracino collection

Polo in the Park Ottawa

The “Living History” Mural

Happy Winter Solstice

Christmas Nostalgia

St. Patricks Intermediate School – Polymer Clay Art Project

Riding the Rails

The Hoop Dancer

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