#MAX AND #DiegoVoci™ PART ONE

Stephen and Wendy Max, collectors of DiegoVoci™ works of art and past exclusive agent for #Diego’s works in #Canada.

Stephen shares his personal experience;

“It’s difficult to find the right words to describe the association and friendship

with this great artist (DiegoVoci™) and his immediate family.

 Our association which developed and flourished for more than a decade, now seems like a “blink of an eye”.

 Our family travelled to Germany in 1971 with The RCAF to serve in Baden- Soellingen.  Initially we lived in the city of Rastatt and soon after our arrival relocated to the Married Quarters area in the village of Weitenung. Our three children were educated in the Base Baden school system and life there was exciting with travel as a primary focus during our tour.

Originally we were to serve a three year engagement which by our choice developed into a five year stay in Germany. During that time, Wendy and I became aware of and interested in the art of Diego and his works.”

Our first exposure to DiegoVoci™ came through the TV guide cover story in 1974. It took some time and effort to finally locate the artist and we first viewed Diego’s works shortly after, at a showing in the Officers Club in Heidelberg.

There, we were completely swept away with his works and we made our first purchase “The Face of a Young Woman ”.   That was in Nov 1974. “

 

Face of a Young Woman Oil on Canvas #1141-173    40 x 30 CM

To be continued….

 

AC DV History #104 4/4/2013

WHY DO #ARTCOLLECTORS HOLD ON TO THEIR #DIEGO VOCI WORKS OF #ART?

An example from Diego collector James McClean… shares his two Diego paintings “Old Man“ 31 ½ x 24 #1293-9 and “Shepper“ 31 ½ x 24 #1967-68.

“I have 2 Diego paintings each 80 x 60cm. Both were bought in Zweibruecken from Joy Gibson at showings she had at the RCAF base. The first I purchased in the fall of 1968, The Shepherd, and at another showing in 1969 I got The Old Man. Unfortunately my posting to Germany was only for two years otherwise I’m certain that I would have owned more of Diego’s work.

These two paintings have always been the focal point of our living room and my wife and I enjoy them as much today as when we first saw them. Both paintings have been willed to our eldest daughter one of whom was born in Lahr where I was stationed so they will be staying in our family.”

Writings from Diego Collectors builds the notoriety for Diego Voci and all of his works. We would love to hear from more of our Collectors. In fact, consider writing a chapter in first person for the next Diego biography book.

FOOTNOTE: Joy Naffouj (nee. Gibson) is the former Canadian art dealer who influenced the signature change from A. Voci to DIEGO.

AC 2/3/2014 #165

DIEGO VOCI EMPATHIZES WITH POOR PEOPLE

Human beings are drawn to emotions in a form of expression that Diego did so well in his portrayal of people on canvas.  Diego empathized with people of lesser means and told their stories with his brushes.  No holding back, Diego captured the raw human face in his works to share the beauty of all walks of life.

The Silvers Family of Colorado shares their “Girl with Pitcher” with the Diego Voci Team, a painting completed during the Joy (Gibson) Naffouj time period.  Joy Naffouj in conversation with Diego one day said “Everyone knows you as Diego… you need to be signing your paintings Diego”.  That was the beginning of the Diego Voci Legacy (1965).

“Girl with Pitcher”, 31 ½” x 24”, oil on linen

Also see Diego’s “Supper” from the Silvers’ collection: http://www.artifactcollectors.com/diego-voci-painting-of-the-week-5154118/Page9.html#263

AC P of W #263 3/30/2015