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Artist Statement:
Michael J. Pasko is the visual
artist, designer, and owner of
his own business, Miracles In
Wood. Pasko creates original
visual art masterpieces
through dissection of
execution, specializing in
wood architecture, carved
exclusively by hand. Pasko
brings a world of authenticity
into a destiny of art. He has
mounted a talent of true
likeness, exact resemblance,
and accurate facial expression
with dynamic attention to
detail. Pasko’s creations
utilize the medium of wood
with such compassion that the
outcome is like an
orchestrated vision for your
eyes to see.
Obligated to dedicate his life
to the majesty of an artistic
destiny, Pasko triumphed over
adverse conditions and has
been blessed with a multitude
of gifts, and “this journey”
has been the ultimate test in
his life. Pasko listens to
the divine intervention of
God, and then proceeds with
the creations which have been
revealed to him. Devoted on a
path which would be his
calling; Pasko had to humble
himself and search to amplify
his spiritually. The enduring
character and perseverance of
Pasko has blessed him with a
“soul” unique to other
artists. His life has been
set on a course which would
test his identity as a man and
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ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
• 2010: Intern Art Instructor at International Academy of Design and Technology, San Antonio, Texas.
• 2010: Participated in the International Academy of Design and Technology Annual Art Show and won “Best of Show” for King Tut Artwork Creation
• 2009: Commissioned to design a custom Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler
• 2009: Commissioned to create Cyrano Debergeac Statue
• 2008: Commissioned to create King Tut Artwork
• 2008: Commissioned to create “WOW” Texas Longhorn Shoulder Mount
• 2008: Commissioned to create Prayer Hands as a Wedding Gift
• 2007: Frank M.Tejeda Statue on permanent exhibit at Bandera American Legion Post 207, in Bandera, Texas
• 2007: Created a “Texas Longhorn” Statue measuring 8’ x 8’ from tip to tip and entered into the “Best of America Contest”. Was voted as “Best of America Woodworking Artists”. Featured in “The Best of American Wood and Pottery” ARTISTS & ARTISANS Vol 1.
• 2007: Commissioned to create Texas-Size Jalapeno made from 200 year old white oak wood, in Bandera, TX.
• 2005 - 2006: John Wayne Statue on exhibit at Mama’s Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas
• 2004 - 2005: Life-size wooden statue of the late U.S. State Representative Frank Tejeda on exhibit at Frank M. Tejeda Energy Bio-Effects Laboratory at Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, Texas.
• 2004 - 2005: Spiritual artwork, “The Alpha and the Omega” on exhibit at the University United Methodist Church, Fine Arts Center, San Antonio, Texas. And, was exhibited at the San Fernando Cathedral downtown San Antonio, Texas on Father’s Day.
• 2003: Created the “Tree of Life” art designs for artwork and apparel. This design signifies mankind living in peace and harmony to unite the human race as “one race all on the same tree”. Pasko used flags from all the countries of the world in place of the “leaves on the tree”!
• April 2002: Commissioned by the City of San Antonio to design and paint “What Color Is Your Dream” Mural for an indoor Playground and Atrium on the walls of this four level indoor Playground and Atrium area for the Dwyer Avenue Housing Center in San Antonio, Texas.
• 1998 – 2001: Sculpture of John Wayne exhibited at the Buckhorn Museum and Saloon in San Antonio, Texas.
• 1992: Won 2nd place in the San Antonio Tie and Scarf Contest featuring “San Antonio Tree of Life” hand embroidered Tie.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
• Nov. 15, 2007: Bandera County Courier – “Veterans Day in Bandera – A Veteran’s Veteran honored” Unveiling of Frank Tejeda Statue at Bandera’s American Legion Post 207
• Sept. 2007: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for BS (Bandera Salsa), Unveiled Texas-Size Jalapeno made from 200 year old white oak wood, Bandera, TX. Commissioned by Owner of BS.
• Aug./Sept.2006: Shavano Park TIMES (PrimeTime Newspaper), “Homeless man’s journey leads to God-given talents”
• January 2005: Brooks City-Base DISCOVERY, “Artist unveils unique statue in honor of late congressman”
• January 2005: The Southside Reporter, “Frank Tejeda Statue Unveiled at Brooks City-Base Ceremony”
• December 2004: San Antonio Express News, “Immortalizing Frank M. Tejeda”
TV COVERAGE:
• Press Conference at Brooks City-Base during The Unveiling of Frank M. Tejeda Statue
• Press Conference with WOAI regarding SPURS Memorabilia, Portraits in Wood of “The Champs 2003, David Robinson and Tim Duncan”
• Featured on Fox TV and Channel 4 TV – Interviewed Regarding “My Struggle from Homelessness to Successful Artist”
• Feature for TV regarding the design and final structuring of the Cyrano Debergeac Statue
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