Local stone sculptor Salvatore Orlando will demonstrate his artistry on Monday, Feb. 10, at the Art Center Morro Bay workroom (835 Main St.; 3 to 5 p.m.; free and open to the public). His announcement quotes Michelangelo, who once said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”
Orlando describes his work “as an art of subtraction as he removes material to expose the form he sees within.” He considers himself “a direct stone carver. Motivated by each stone, he develops his designs in his mind without first making a sketch or model before bringing his vision into reality. Recently, he’s been combining and illuminating different translucent stones worldwide to enhance their unique colors and textures,” his announcement explains.
Sal, as he likes to be called, will share his lifelong passion and insights into the sculpting world with collectors, artisans, and stone enthusiasts alike. Δ
This article appears in Feb 6-16, 2025.