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Leonardo and Raphael, two of Tiberino’s three sons.

Her husband Joe, her sons Raphael, Leonardo and peace and beauty for which Ellen stood.
Gabriel and her daughter Ellen are gifted and established
In addition to focusing on children and exposing
artists. Joe pointed out a photograph hanging on the
them to art, Joe and Raphael elaborated on how the
wall in which Raphael is painting joyously and intensely
neighborhood open-house gallery walks called “Second
at age two. Raphael said, “All kids are artistic. It needs
Fridays” have fourished at their museum. Tey say it
to be nurtured.” Joe poignantly interjected, “It’s the
has become a touring, communal thing, and has received
socialization process of our society that pushes art aside
a lot of recognition because the museum continues to
for the children.”
include elements such as live models, live music and
Even when traveling to Europe, Mexico or other poetry readings.
locales, the family is still more of an artistic community
“After Ellen became seriously ill, she became
than a typical family on vacation. Both Joe and
extremely spiritual. Her conversations would go
Raphael remembered how their family would view their
all over,” Joe stated. He recalled John Newns, a
surroundings with an artistic eye wherever they went.
Catholic priest who, after reading an article about
Ten and now their experiences and the people they
Ellen in the newspaper, sought her out and befriended The Operation by Ellen Powell Tiberino.
meet is inherent in their collective and individual works
her. Father Newns was so inspired by Ellen and
of art. Te Tiberinos are artists at all times.
her spiritual beauty and strength that he visited her
Following the lead set by his mother, Raphael has and provided Mass for her on a regular basis: a true
been entrenched in the Mural Arts Program since he testament to how inspirational Ellen was even during

graduated from college. Art classes are held at the home- her illness. Perhaps the strength of her existence can
museum, where he teaches in familiar surroundings. still be felt in her home, as if an angel lived, loved and
Workshops for children are held two days each week. created there.
Te focus on children and their artistic development

and awareness has included projects where a group of
kids make “Peace Poles,” a continuation of the love,

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