About Andrew Sabori
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Education
1975 - 1978
University of CA, Santa Barbara,
1973 - 1975
Santa Barbara City College
1972 - 1973
1972-73 Santa Barbara Institute of Art
Awards
2023
Invitation to display art in Tajikistan Embassy
1991
Broward Art Guild, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Upcoming events
Event: The Forgotten Mural
Dates: 25 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
In 2008, Andrew reimagined Edward Laning's 1938 work, "The Role of the Immigrant in the Industrial Development of America," a WPA initiative. Now known as "The Forgotten Mural" and previously "The Lost Mural of Ellis Island," Andrew's traveling exhibition pays tribute to our ancestors. Unfortunately, the original mural remained unseen by the public, located in a restricted cafeteria. Students from Agassi Prep in Las Vegas participated in the recreation of the painting. The artwork consists of 19 canvas panels, measuring a total of 88 feet in length and heights ranging from 1 1/2 to 4 feet, designed to fit various wall dimensions.
Event: The Forgotten Mural
Dates: 25 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
In 2008, Andrew reimagined Edward Laning's 1938 work, "The Role of the Immigrant in the Industrial Development of America," a WPA initiative. Now known as "The Forgotten Mural" and previously "The Lost Mural of Ellis Island," Andrew's traveling exhibition pays tribute to our ancestors. Unfortunately, the original mural remained unseen by the public, located in a restricted cafeteria. Students from Agassi Prep in Las Vegas participated in the recreation of the painting. The artwork consists of 19 canvas panels, measuring a total of 88 feet in length and heights ranging from 1 1/2 to 4 feet, designed to fit various wall dimensions.
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Previous events
Event: Famous Georgians
Dates: 20 Jun 2023 - 30 Apr 2020
A collection of portraits I painted of famous people born in Georgia.
Event: Coming to America - Ellis Island The Lost Mural
Dates: 2 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2019
My reproduction of Ellis Island - original was in cafeteria but badly damaged in 1958.
Includes mural 4" high by 85" long and a collection of 40 portraits of famous immigrants
Will also include book signing of a new book I co-wrote with Henry Inteli called "The Lost Mural of Ellis Island
Event: Ellis Island - the Lost Mural
Dates: 23 Oct 2014 - 10 Jul 2015
This is a reproduction of a mural that once hung at Ellis Island. The original was painted by Edward Laning.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 5 Apr 2014 - 30 Sep 2014
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 6 Jan 2014 - 23 Mar 2014
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 20 Jul 2012 - 1 Feb 2013
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 10 Mar 2011 - 8 Apr 2011
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 12 Nov 2010 - 20 Feb 2011
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 1 May 2010 - 30 May 2010
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 10 Feb 2010 - 30 Mar 2010
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 7 Aug 2009 - 31 Aug 2009
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 6 Jun 2009 - 20 Jul 2009
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 23 Apr 2009 - 3 Jun 2009
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 6 Feb 2009 - 5 Apr 2009
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Event: ELLIS ISLAND - THE LOST MURAL
Dates: 12 Dec 2008 - 23 Jan 2009
Reproduction of a mural that once hung in the cafeteria at Ellis Island. Also portraits of
famous immigrants along with their immigration documents.
Biography
I have been painting professionally since is was 18. My first job was painting rock posters for Bill Graham at the Fillmore West. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara I dedicated my next 36 years to painting murals in California, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey and New York. In 2008, I reproduced a mural (The Forgotten Mural). The original hung at Ellis Island until it was destroyed in 1953. The mural plus 35 portraits of famous immigrants has been touring the U.S. It is currently on display in Albany, GA at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum.
Also thanks to Tommy Gregors for allowing The Forgotten Mural an indefinite stay at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum in Albany, GA and welcoming Mike to film there. We are looking forward to seeing the finished product next year.In the meantime, I have also been dedicating most of my time to producing a portfolio of canvas and paper works. In recent weeks I have been experimenting with a new style of simplicity, figures in black with a slight bit of color.
If you have a favorite photo and want a painting or pencil sketch of it, email me and I will quote you a reasonable price.
