THE #STORY BEHIND “DEPORTATION” BY #DIEGO

Diego Voci; Deportation #511 oil on canvas ca. early 1970’s

Carole Aaron parent’s originally purchased “Deportation” by internationally collected art Antonio Diego Voci on a Sunday in Patrick Henry Village near Heidelberg, Germany in the early 1970’s.  Carole recalls Diego as a charismatic, passionate and very proud of his work.  Carole’s parents felt this work was so dramatic.  It hung in her parents den for over 40 years before it was consigned. Purchased by a new owner. Now the opportunity to have this profound work of art is available on EBAY for sale.

Click here to purchase: https://www.ebay.com/itm/193258635350?ul_noapp=true

Rest In Peace Lee (Voci) Iatesta

Diego’s niece, Lee, passed away at the age of 85 last Sunday in her home in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Lee, of all Diego’s relatives, was the most like her wandering artist Uncle. A gifted painter and sculptor in her own right, Lee inherited the genes of the artist. Lee entered a class of over 100 women at Immaculata College in 1949 and was one of only 32 to graduate in a time when few women went to college and most left before graduating to get married and start a family. Lee taught French, raised two wonderful daughters and inspired her children to explore the world.

The post below tells the story of Lee and Diego meeting for the fist time in Europe. Her sculpture of the mother and child was typical of her figurative work. One can see the brushstrokes of Diego in the shapes Lee created.

We remember Lee this Christmas Day and know that she is with her Uncle Diego in Heaven.
http://www.artifactcollectors.com/diego-meets-his-neice-in-1970-479.html

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