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'''Lamberto Alvarez''' is an American painter, sculptor and author of Mexican-American descent living in [[Texas]]. He was one of three [[Latinos]] chosen by the [[Walt Disney Company]] in 2004 to create a life-size statue to commemorate the |
'''Lamberto Alvarez''' is an American painter, sculptor and author of Mexican-American descent living in [[Texas]]. He was one of three [[Latinos]] chosen by the [[Walt Disney Company]] in 2004 to create a life-size statue to commemorate the 75th anniversary<ref>[http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=467842&referrerid=93883]</ref> of [[Mickey Mouse]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Early life=== |
===Early life=== |
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Lamberto was born in [[El Paso, Texas]], to Lamberto Alvarez Sr. and Ana Espino. Although a native-born American who claims El Paso as his hometown, Lamberto spent his earliest years in neighboring [[Ciudad |
Lamberto was born in [[El Paso, Texas]], to Lamberto Alvarez Sr. and Ana Espino. Although a native-born American who claims El Paso as his hometown, Lamberto spent his earliest years in neighboring [[Ciudad Juárez]], Mexico, his mother's hometown. Divided by the customs bridges, Lamberto Sr. commuted for several years from Juárez to work for an American construction company as a cement finisher. |
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From the first through fourth grades, Lamberto attended Escuela Narcisa Primero, a strict yet creative private school in |
From the first through fourth grades, Lamberto attended Escuela Narcisa Primero, a strict yet creative private school in Juárez. |
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When Lamberto began the fifth grade, his family moved to El Paso. He attended [[Southloop Elementary School]].<ref>[http://www.localschooldirectory.com/public-school/86691/TX]</ref> With encouragement from his mother and his friends, Lamberto learned to play the guitar and formed a band called "The Finks." He also learned to play the |
When Lamberto began the fifth grade, his family moved to El Paso. He attended [[Southloop Elementary School]].<ref>[http://www.localschooldirectory.com/public-school/86691/TX]</ref> With encouragement from his mother and his friends, Lamberto learned to play the guitar and formed a band called "The Finks." He also learned to play the [[bass guitar]] and the [[drums]], and continued to play in bands for much of his adult life. |
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Lamberto graduated from [[Ysleta High School]] in 1972, where he was an active art student, participating in many art projects and contests. |
Lamberto graduated from [[Ysleta High School]] in 1972, where he was an active art student, participating in many art projects and contests. |
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===Career=== |
===Career=== |
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Lamberto attended the [[University of Texas |
Lamberto attended the [[University of Texas at El Paso]], studying [[fine art]] and [[photography]]. During college, he was heavily influenced by surrealist artist [[Salvador Dalí]]. [[Diego Rivera]], Picasso and Jackson Pollock also had an impact on his later, more mature body of work. In 1975, during his junior year, he was hired by the ''[[El Paso Times]]''<ref>[http://www.elpasotimes.com/]</ref> as an artist and photographer, which launched his professional art career. Lamberto worked at the ''Times'' for several years, producing artwork for all sections of the newspaper. The body of artwork he established at the ''Times'' was integral in his being hired by the ''[[San Jose Mercury News]]'' in San Jose, California. After five years with the ''Mercury News'', Lamberto became an art director at the ''[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]'' and later at ''[[The Dallas Morning News]]''. |
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During his time in Fort Worth, Lamberto began to broaden the scope of his artwork to include |
During his time in Fort Worth, Lamberto began to broaden the scope of his artwork to include children's books, national magazines and [[college textbooks]]. In 2004, he made the leap from publications to fine art and now works as a [[Painting|painter]] of [[figurative art|figurative]] and [[abstract art|abstract]] fine art, and creator of stained [[concrete art]], [[assemblage art]] and [[three-dimensional space|three-dimensional]] sculptures. |
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Lamberto and his artist son, Beto Alvarez, collaborated on creating illustrations for a |
Lamberto and his artist son, Beto Alvarez, collaborated on creating illustrations for a children's book entitled ''Muffler Man'',<ref>[http://www.arte.uh.edu/view_book.aspx?isbn=1558853189 art.uh.edu]</ref> or ''El Hombre Mofle'', published by [[Arte Publico Press]] of the [[University of Houston]]. Both father and son worked together for several years at ''The Dallas Morning News'', Lamberto as Director of Illustration and Beto as a news Illustrator. |
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Both father and son also were accepted in an international show sponsored by [[Nordstrom]] entitled "[[El Amor Ahora]]<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-14-2006/0004433140&EDATE=]</ref> |
Both father and son also were accepted in an international show sponsored by [[Nordstrom]] entitled "[[El Amor Ahora]]<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-14-2006/0004433140&EDATE=]</ref>", ("Love Now"), a celebration of [[Hispanic Heritage month]]. They were invited to participate in the annual show from 2004-2006. |
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Lamberto also illustrated another |
Lamberto also illustrated another children's book for Arte Publico, ''Dancing Miranda'',<ref>[http://www.arte.uh.edu/view_book.aspx?isbn=1558853235 Dancing Miranda]</ref> or ''Baila Miranda, Baila''. |
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===Awards=== |
===Awards=== |
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During his time working in the newspaper industry, Lamberto received many illustration and design awards, most notably from The [[Society of News Design]] (SND), the [[Associated Press]], ''[[Print (magazine)|Print]]''<ref>[http://www.printmag.com/]</ref> Regional Design Annual, the Headliners and the [[Associated Press]] Managing Editors. |
During his time working in the newspaper industry, Lamberto received many illustration and design awards, most notably from The [[Society of News Design]] (SND), the [[Associated Press]], ''[[Print (magazine)|Print]]''<ref>[http://www.printmag.com/]</ref> Regional Design Annual, the Headliners and the [[Associated Press]] Managing Editors. |
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In addition to his work with newspapers, Lamberto's artwork has been published by Time magazine, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Scholastic Books, Arte Publico Press, among many others. |
In addition to his work with newspapers, Lamberto's artwork has been published by ''Time'' magazine, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, The ''Boston Globe'', ''Los Angeles Times'', Scholastic Books, Arte Publico Press, among many others. |
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He was involved in the Walt Disney Company's 75th anniversary celebration of Mickey Mouse - the "[[75 InspEARations]]<ref>[http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mick75.htm]</ref>" celebration. He was invited to create a life-size [[statue]]<ref>[http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/mickey-statue:-lamberto-alvarez,-1-c-kcs89reu6k]</ref> of Mickey Mouse in his own style, which he called "El Mickey." Lamberto was one of 75 celebrities, and one of only three Latinos, involved in the project. |
He was involved in the Walt Disney Company's 75th anniversary celebration of Mickey Mouse - the "[[75 InspEARations]]<ref>[http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mick75.htm]</ref>" celebration. He was invited to create a life-size [[statue]]<ref>[http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/mickey-statue:-lamberto-alvarez,-1-c-kcs89reu6k]</ref> of Mickey Mouse in his own style, which he called "El Mickey." Lamberto was one of 75 celebrities, and one of only three Latinos, involved in the project. |
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Lamberto's "[[El Mickey]]<ref>[http://www.jacpat.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=13]</ref> |
Lamberto's "[[El Mickey]]<ref>[http://www.jacpat.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=13]</ref>", number 66, represented the Dallas/Fort Worth-based Disney Radio station. The 75 statues were exhibited throughout the United States and are on permanent public display at Disneyland in California. |
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Other |
Other celebrities<ref>[http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?referrerid=93883&t=467843]</ref> participating in this event included [[John Travolta]], [[Ben Affleck]], [[Elton John]], [[Kelly Ripa]], [[Tom Hanks]], [[George Lopez]], [[Shaquille O'Neal]], [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] and [[Andy García]]. |
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For a year, the |
For a year, the statues<ref>[https://licensing.disney.com/Login/apps/loginpages/jsp/dcpdl/splash/StatueTourdates.pdf]</ref> of Mickey Mouse were exhibited in a number of major cities<ref>[http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/archive/index.php/t-18753.html=467843]</ref> in the United States. Mickey Mouse, as a [[pop culture]]<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=112267]</ref> icon,was visited by millions of adults and children who consider Mickey a childhood friend. |
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Although the statues reside at [[Disneyland]], they were auctioned at [[Sotheby's]] in New York to raise money for a variety of charities; proceeds from the sale of "El Mickey" benefited the "[[Make-A-Wish Foundation]]." |
Although the statues reside at [[Disneyland]], they were auctioned at [[Sotheby's]] in New York to raise money for a variety of charities; proceeds from the sale of "El Mickey" benefited the "[[Make-A-Wish Foundation]]." |
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[[Beto Alvarez]]<ref>[http://www.betoalvarez.com]</ref> moved<ref>[http://www.snd-e.org/publicaciones/update/Update_03_01.pdf]</ref> to Philadelphia in 2003 to work as a graphic artist for the [[Philadelphia Inquirer]]. |
[[Beto Alvarez]]<ref>[http://www.betoalvarez.com]</ref> moved<ref>[http://www.snd-e.org/publicaciones/update/Update_03_01.pdf]</ref> to Philadelphia in 2003 to work as a graphic artist for the ''[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]''. |
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With Michael H. |
With Michael H. Price<ref>[http://www.bookfinder.com/author/michael-h-price/]</ref>, Lamberto contributed to a self-published novel entitled ''"[Muñeca]]''<ref>[http://www.shel-tone.com/comics_anthologies.html]</ref>" (''Doll''). |
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Lamberto<ref>[http://www.Lamberto.com]</ref>, who owns a fine art studio, Lamberto Art and Design, has received attention from the media for his innovative acid-stain [[concrete art]] (www.acidstainconcreteart.com), which has now earned him a reputation as "the concrete artist." These concrete creations are an outgrowth of the work he created in [[scratchboard]] in the early 1990s, which marked the beginning of Lamberto's distinctive, passionate style of using motion, color and bold strokes. |
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Known by some of his business associates as the "Renaissance Man |
Known by some of his business associates as the "Renaissance Man", Lamberto explores many art forms, including assemblage artwork, sculpture, music, photography, literature, songwriting and [[design]]. |
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His love of education and an interest in helping youth was the impetus for Lamberto's other company, Solare<ref>[http://www.lamberto.com/print/index.htm]</ref> Media, which publishes inspirational schoolbook covers for children in need of positive role models. The Shining Star Heroes book cover series depicts |
His love of education and an interest in helping youth was the impetus for Lamberto's other company, Solare<ref>[http://www.lamberto.com/print/index.htm]</ref> Media, which publishes inspirational schoolbook covers for children in need of positive role models. The Shining Star Heroes book cover series depicts heroes<ref>[http://www.lamberto.com/images/news/Heroes_Book_Covers_Release.pdf]</ref> from all walks of life who are encouraging examples for children to follow. |
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In 2006, Lamberto was involved in a year-long event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of [[Southlake, Texas |
In 2006, Lamberto was involved in a year-long event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of [[Southlake, Texas]],<ref>[http://www.southlakehistory.org/stampedeartists.shtml]</ref>, the city in which he currently resides. He designed and painted three longhorn statues, with the help of his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Veronica, to represent the sponsors that selected him to paint their longhorns: [[Verizon]], [[Sabre Holdings]] and Aeristo. |
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Elizabeth is currently the editor of the Texas |
Elizabeth is currently the editor of the ''Texas Almanac''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mick75.htm 75th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse |
* [http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mick75.htm 75th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse "InspEARations" program] |
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Lamberto Alvarez is an American painter, sculptor and author of Mexican-American descent living in Texas. He was one of three Latinos chosen by the Walt Disney Company in 2004 to create a life-size statue to commemorate the 75th anniversary[1] of Mickey Mouse.
Biography
Early life
Lamberto was born in El Paso, Texas, to Lamberto Alvarez Sr. and Ana Espino. Although a native-born American who claims El Paso as his hometown, Lamberto spent his earliest years in neighboring Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, his mother's hometown. Divided by the customs bridges, Lamberto Sr. commuted for several years from Juárez to work for an American construction company as a cement finisher.
From the first through fourth grades, Lamberto attended Escuela Narcisa Primero, a strict yet creative private school in Juárez.
When Lamberto began the fifth grade, his family moved to El Paso. He attended Southloop Elementary School.[2] With encouragement from his mother and his friends, Lamberto learned to play the guitar and formed a band called "The Finks." He also learned to play the bass guitar and the drums, and continued to play in bands for much of his adult life.
Lamberto graduated from Ysleta High School in 1972, where he was an active art student, participating in many art projects and contests.
Career
Lamberto attended the University of Texas at El Paso, studying fine art and photography. During college, he was heavily influenced by surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Diego Rivera, Picasso and Jackson Pollock also had an impact on his later, more mature body of work. In 1975, during his junior year, he was hired by the El Paso Times[3] as an artist and photographer, which launched his professional art career. Lamberto worked at the Times for several years, producing artwork for all sections of the newspaper. The body of artwork he established at the Times was integral in his being hired by the San Jose Mercury News in San Jose, California. After five years with the Mercury News, Lamberto became an art director at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and later at The Dallas Morning News.
During his time in Fort Worth, Lamberto began to broaden the scope of his artwork to include children's books, national magazines and college textbooks. In 2004, he made the leap from publications to fine art and now works as a painter of figurative and abstract fine art, and creator of stained concrete art, assemblage art and three-dimensional sculptures.
Lamberto and his artist son, Beto Alvarez, collaborated on creating illustrations for a children's book entitled Muffler Man,[4] or El Hombre Mofle, published by Arte Publico Press of the University of Houston. Both father and son worked together for several years at The Dallas Morning News, Lamberto as Director of Illustration and Beto as a news Illustrator.
Both father and son also were accepted in an international show sponsored by Nordstrom entitled "El Amor Ahora[5]", ("Love Now"), a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. They were invited to participate in the annual show from 2004-2006.
Lamberto also illustrated another children's book for Arte Publico, Dancing Miranda,[6] or Baila Miranda, Baila.
Awards
During his time working in the newspaper industry, Lamberto received many illustration and design awards, most notably from The Society of News Design (SND), the Associated Press, Print[7] Regional Design Annual, the Headliners and the Associated Press Managing Editors.
In addition to his work with newspapers, Lamberto's artwork has been published by Time magazine, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Scholastic Books, Arte Publico Press, among many others.
He was involved in the Walt Disney Company's 75th anniversary celebration of Mickey Mouse - the "75 InspEARations[8]" celebration. He was invited to create a life-size statue[9] of Mickey Mouse in his own style, which he called "El Mickey." Lamberto was one of 75 celebrities, and one of only three Latinos, involved in the project.
Lamberto's "El Mickey[10]", number 66, represented the Dallas/Fort Worth-based Disney Radio station. The 75 statues were exhibited throughout the United States and are on permanent public display at Disneyland in California.
Other celebrities[11] participating in this event included John Travolta, Ben Affleck, Elton John, Kelly Ripa, Tom Hanks, George Lopez, Shaquille O'Neal, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andy García.
For a year, the statues[12] of Mickey Mouse were exhibited in a number of major cities[13] in the United States. Mickey Mouse, as a pop culture[14] icon,was visited by millions of adults and children who consider Mickey a childhood friend.
Although the statues reside at Disneyland, they were auctioned at Sotheby's in New York to raise money for a variety of charities; proceeds from the sale of "El Mickey" benefited the "Make-A-Wish Foundation."
Beto Alvarez[15] moved[16] to Philadelphia in 2003 to work as a graphic artist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
With Michael H. Price[17], Lamberto contributed to a self-published novel entitled "[Muñeca]][18]" (Doll).
Lamberto[19], who owns a fine art studio, Lamberto Art and Design, has received attention from the media for his innovative acid-stain concrete art (www.acidstainconcreteart.com), which has now earned him a reputation as "the concrete artist." These concrete creations are an outgrowth of the work he created in scratchboard in the early 1990s, which marked the beginning of Lamberto's distinctive, passionate style of using motion, color and bold strokes.
Known by some of his business associates as the "Renaissance Man", Lamberto explores many art forms, including assemblage artwork, sculpture, music, photography, literature, songwriting and design.
His love of education and an interest in helping youth was the impetus for Lamberto's other company, Solare[20] Media, which publishes inspirational schoolbook covers for children in need of positive role models. The Shining Star Heroes book cover series depicts heroes[21] from all walks of life who are encouraging examples for children to follow.
In 2006, Lamberto was involved in a year-long event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Southlake, Texas,[22], the city in which he currently resides. He designed and painted three longhorn statues, with the help of his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Veronica, to represent the sponsors that selected him to paint their longhorns: Verizon, Sabre Holdings and Aeristo.
Elizabeth is currently the editor of the Texas Almanac.