Marilyn Ines Rodriguez

Marilyn I. Rodriguez has been a dedicated and professional sculptor since 1993. She resides in San Francisco, CA where she received her Bachelor of Science from San Francisco State University in 1981. From 1993-98 she studied classical figure sculpture and stone carving with International Master Sculptor Harriet Moore. Ms. Rodriguez's powerful style depicts a strong sense of movement, energy, and elegance that is easily recognized throughout her work.

Upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts Museums in San Francisco, Ms. Rodriguez has been asked by the Maybeck Foundation, to sculpt a five-figure life-size classical sculpture fountain for the Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon in San Francisco. Each figure will depict a different racial background, thereby representing a small sample of San Francisco's rich cultural diversity. All five figures will be dancing around an eighteen foot water spout emerging from the center of the circle. This project is scheduled to begin as soon as the funds are collected.

Ms. Rodriguez' favorite mediums are plasticine, later cast in bronze; stone carvings in marble and alabaster, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece; and a small number of original terra cotta original sculptures. Her bronze sculptures are intentionally kept under limited editions of fifteen, thus enhancing the value of her work for serious collectors who care about the appreciation of their art collection.

Ms. Rodriguez's subject matter also includes equine sculptures. Her bronze horse sculptures have won National Competitions and Best in Show awards. Her work is currently represented by Paul Mahder Gallery in San Francisco, CA.

Having recently started her own home-decorating business, "Rodzal Designs", Ms. Rodriguez designs distinctive and elegant mirrors; lamps; sconces; end tables; coffee tables; and candle holders. She works with local and internationally known interior designers creating exclusive and limited edition home decorating objects. Her larger mirrors are carved in a variety of elegant wood finishes and kept under small limited editions for the most discriminating buyers. Ms. Rodriguez is proud to state that all her work is 100% designed, produced, and made in the USA. To view Ms. Rodriguez mirror designs please visit her website, www.rodzaldesigns.com.

Ms. Rodriguez also enjoys teaching Classical Sculpture classes, with professional models, from her San Francisco studio. She has also offered several live sculpture demonstrations at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. Her next demonstration will be held this summer 2009.

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