Collage Gallery grand opening features Chilean artist

October 8th, 2012
Collage Gallery grand opening

Mayor Jim Cason and gallery owner Mariana Azpurua cut the ribbon. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Mayor Jim Cason, Chilean Consul General Juan-Luis Nilo and artist José García Chibbaro. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Mariana Azpurua and Michelina Mottolese. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Artist José García Chibbaro, Robert Greenberg and Angela Arias. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Mayor Jim Cason, Mariana Azpurua and José García Chibbaro with the artist's book.

Collage Gallery grand opening

Artist José García Chibbaro and Mayor Jim Cason. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

José García Chibbaro and Mayor Jim Cason with the artist's work dedicated to Ponce de Leon's arrival in Florida. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Guests enjoy drinks and appetizers at Collage Gallery's grand opening. Photo by Betty Alvarez.

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Collage Gallery grand opening

Guest admires one of José García Chibbaro's paintings. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Mayor Jim Cason and gallery owner Mariana Azpurua cut the ribbon. Photo by Betty AlvarezMayor Jim Cason, Chilean Consul General Juan-Luis Nilo and artist José García Chibbaro. Photo by Betty AlvarezMariana Azpurua and Michelina Mottolese. Photo by Betty AlvarezArtist José García Chibbaro, Robert Greenberg and Angela Arias. Photo by Betty AlvarezMayor Jim Cason, Mariana Azpurua and José García Chibbaro with the artist's book.Artist José García Chibbaro and Mayor Jim Cason. Photo by Betty AlvarezJosé García Chibbaro and Mayor Jim Cason with the artist's work dedicated to Ponce de Leon's arrival in Florida. Photo by Betty AlvarezGuests enjoy drinks and appetizers at Collage Gallery's grand opening. Photo by Betty Alvarez.Among works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezAmong works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezAmong works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezAmong works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezAmong works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezAmong works in José García Chibbaro's 'Picto Poesis' collection. Photo by Betty AlvarezGuest admires one of José García Chibbaro's paintings. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Chilean artist José García Chibbaro brought a varied collection of his works to Collage Gallery, 152 Almeria Ave., as part of its ribbon-cutting grand opening on Friday evening, Oct. 5.

In addition to his Picto Poesis collection on display, the artist donated a work dedicated to Juan Ponce de Leon and the 500th anniversary of his arrival in Florida.

Mayor Jim Cason joined Collage owner Mariana Azpurua to cut the ribbon.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer