Jim Fatata Sculpture Raffle
to benefit LGBT Center of Raleigh
James (Jim) Fatata of Raleigh’s Litmus Gallery & Studios has generously donated this stoneware and cloth sculpture, The Greek, as the prize for the winner of an LGBT Center of Raleigh fundraising raffle!
For just $5 a ticket (or four for $15), you can enter to win this one-of-a-kind sculpture. Mr. Fatata has graciously offered to donate all ticket proceeds to the Center! Secure your tickets today and know that you’re supporting the Center and a local artist!
The raffle winner will be drawn and alerted on April 27. As with every First Friday at the Center, complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Come in to the Center and enter today and return during First Friday to see if you’re the lucky winner! Thank you for your donation! Please see the front desk volunteer(s) to secure a ticket!
James (Jim) Fatata is a native of North Carolina. He earned an undergraduate degree in 1967 and a Master’s degree in 1969 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed additional postgraduate work in 1989 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Fatata is an artist who works primarily with clay to create unique, one of a kind, figurative sculptures in the classical style. He artistically interprets and explores the subtle nuances of sculptural forms. His works accurately portray and celebrate human and animal forms that frequently resonate with fantasy-allegorical themes.
Stoneware clay is the material Fatata prefers to work with since it bisque fires to a beautiful pearl-white color. Fired pieces are then painstakingly hand worked to achieve a result that resembles a marble-like, flesh color or faux bronze finish.
Works by Fatata have been juried into numerous art shows and exhibitions and he is available for commissions for those desiring a personal portrait bust or other specific figurative sculpture. In addition to teaching sculpture classes at the Craft Center at North Carolina State University, he manages the Raleigh Sculpture Group that meets weekly at Litmus Gallery & Studios in downtown Raleigh and offers adults, beginners and experienced artists, a unique opportunity to explore their artistic abilities and expand their art experiences through sculpting with clay. Fatata provides instruction that emphasizes basic sculpting techniques and provides assistance and guidance in accurately seeing, and realistically interpreting, human anatomy. Participants create sculptures that are correct in form and proportion. By appointment you can see additional examples of his work by visiting Litmus Gallery & Studios at 312 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27605 and by viewing his work on the web at www.litmusgallery.com.
JAMES FATATA
PO Box 12373
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 571-3605
/ www.litmusgallery.com
The LGBT Center of Raleigh would like to thank April’s featured artist, James (Jim) Fatata of Raleigh’s Litmus Gallery and Studios, for donating his sculpture, “The Greek,” as a Center fundraiser raffle prize. The drawing was held April 27, and the winners came and claimed their coveted prize on April 28. Many thanks to Jim Fatata and everyone who entered the raffle, and congratulations to our winners!
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