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| Remembering Fouad Tawfilis |
LIFE IN THE ALLEY
One year ago I
was still operating the Phantom Gallery on Coast Hwy. It had been a
splendid summer with success in the sales of many art works, and the
public finding a gallery in Downtown Oceanside on PCH. The Art
Building which is home to many great eating venues, is also on the
Alley side filled with Artists , Musicians and a place we proudly
know as the Muruamid Mural Museum and Art Center.
With the
creation of this art filled place of world wide murals, we have the
privilege of seeing first hand murals painted from artists
Internationally as well as Regional San Diego creators...
The First ever
Mural Museum in the World, has given new energetic vibes to Artists
Alley that now has become the Center of the Action on First Friday
Art Walk in Downtown Oceanside.
The space of
the Phantom was leased, so I'm no longer there, but still bring my
heart to this pathway to the Arts which has given so much to the
Downtown. There is a much more important and worthy absence to be
mentioned. The Presence of the co-founder of the Muramid, Fouad
Tawfilis.
Fouad Tawilif
Ph.D was the Co-Founder of the Muramid. He gave to our
Arts Community as the first President of the Oceanside Friends of the
Arts a grounding in patience and love, acumen for the galleries, and most of
all the integrity of purpose of which he never wavered. He guided the
rhythm of the Alley like a Father to us all and gave us love and
understanding when we needed most. We miss Him and know that on this
anniversary of his passing, he will be in spirit dancing with us on
this First Friday of September 2017.
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| Aki Drumming on this Special Night |
