While in England, he said he found many feathers from wood pigeons and magpies.
An appreciation of wildlife and the environment and an affinity for Native American culture all inspired Mancini’s process, he said. All of the pieces in the show were created when Mancini lived in England.
It’s one of 16 artworks by Mancini at BRT’s Art Gallery, 549 Broad St. in Cumberland, viewable two hours before and during scheduled theater events, in the upper and lower lobby through Saturday, Oct. 26.Through his art, Mancini, who grew up in Lincoln and now lives in North Providence, said he seeks to raise awareness of Native American culture and spirituality and challenge perceptions, stereotypes and expectations of Native American people. Feathers, he said, hold significance in many cultures throughout the world, including with American Indians. | 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 204, Lincoln, RI 02865 | Artist Vincent Mancini’s piece “Do Indians Still Live In Tipis?” is on exhibit at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. in Cumberland, through Oct. 26.Feather artwork pays homage to Native American cultureVincent Mancini, of North Providence, stands in front of some of his artwork, which is currently exhibited and for sale at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St. in Cumberland, through Oct. 26. Available for commission and sale.
Mancini is a two-time recipient of the Humberside Police Divisional Commander’s Award for services to the community, and a two-time recipient of North Lincolnshire Council’s Star Performer Award.He’s a member of the board of directors for the Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone, as well as a member of the board of directors for The Collaborative. CUMBERLAND – Hanging on one of the walls at the Blackstone River Theatre is a canvas depicting a seemingly pixelated image of Geronimo, an iconic leader with the Apache tribe, made entirely out of black, white, and gray feathers.
There’s an explanation behind each piece of art; “it’s not just hokey,” he said. After 18 years there, he moved back to Rhode Island in May. He’s always been fascinated by birds, especially birds of prey.In addition to being an advocate for the Native American community, Mancini’s work in England focused on dispelling “myths and misconceptions” about different groups of people, he said. Firehorse Art- Vincent R Mancini. 127 Followers, 211 Following, 64 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Vincent Mancini- Artist (@vincentmancini13) To the right of Mancini is his largest piece titled “Geronimo Revisited.” All of his art is made by delineating an image by arranging segments of cut feathers in a geometric pattern. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault) We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media GroupPolice clash with protesters outside the White House and on BLM Plaza for a second night as mob shine torches into homes in DC and demand residents 'get out onto the street' - as Portland violence rages on 'I saved Kenosha! Some pieces are more abstract than others, he said. Since the show opened on Sept. 21, Mancini said he’s sold two pieces. Geronimo used his photograph for marketing and self-promotion, and made a fortune on it, signing and selling copies at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and other attractions. “Geronimo Revisited,” at 36-by-36 inches, contains approximately 1,400 feathers, and took artist Vincent Mancini, who worked on it for 10 to 20 hours a week after work, six months to complete. Mancini creates his art in a process called feather lineation, which involves delineating an image by arranging segments of cut feathers in a geometric pattern, he said in his artist’s statement.