Originally hailing from New York City, Mr. Rubino relocated to Connecticut with his family in 1985 and subsequently moved to North Carolina in 2013, where he currently resides in the Charlotte area. Among his notable commissions in North Carolina are "Hero" for the Scott Safety Corp. in Monroe, "The Protector" for the Levine Jewish Community Center in Charlotte, and the creation of the "Officer of the Year" award for the Waxhaw Police Department. A Navy veteran, Peter Rubino has contributed three patriotic sculptures, namely "Remembrance," "Reflection," and "Valor," which are prominently displayed at the Waxhaw Military Wall of Honor and Stumptown Park in Matthews, NC. Additionally, he collaborates with the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation, presenting Gold Star Families with a 12-inch replica of "Remembrance" during the foundation's annual tribute ceremony in Hartford, CT. Specializing in larger-than-life portrait sculptures, Rubino skillfully captures the essence of notable figures such as Barack Obama, Jazz Icon Dave Brubeck, Emmy recipient actor David Canary, and baseball legends Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Ty Cobb.As a bestselling author, Mr. Rubino's influential works, "The Portrait in Clay" and "Sculpting The Figure in Clay," have achieved global distribution and translation into five languages. He extends his expertise through sculpture workshops conducted across the United States and Italy, dedicating time to teach veterans, the visually impaired, and the blind. With a prolific career spanning over 50 years, Maestro Rubino has cultivated an impressive body of work encompassing portraits, figures, and abstract sculptures. His "Heavenly Bodies" series reflects deeply personal expressions in a distinctive artistic style. Actively participating in exhibitions and fulfilling sculpture commissions, his numerous bronze pieces and one-of-a-kind fired clay artworks adorn both corporate and private collections. Passionate about engaging diverse audiences, Peter Rubino showcases his original extreme sculpting performances for secular and sacred art enthusiasts alike. Notably, he sculpts a 200 lb. monumental clay portrait bust of Beethoven, "Symphony in Clay," and a separate 200 lb. monumental clay portrait bust of Jesus, "Passion in Clay," in a choreographed 15-minute performance set to inspirational music. Rubino's performances have captivated audiences at churches, nonprofit and corporate events, festivals, and fundraisers throughout the course of his career. Drawing from personal experience, Peter Rubino underscores the therapeutic nature of art for the mind, body, and spirit. Committed to nurturing creativity, discovering talents, and fostering self-expression, he imparts his knowledge and passion to all. “Through the creative process healing can take place” Peter Rubino