January
Tri-State Natural Foods ceased distribution and began marketing the Sir Real juice line through major new age beverage distributor, Big Geyser. Partnership with Brother Douglas Ends (he pursues real estate career).
February
Collage workshop 1st grade class
Douglas Graflin Elementary School
Chappaqua, NY worked with Lisa D’Agostino
March
“The Sermon on the Mount” limited edition poster produced, original 32 X 40 collage in the collection of John & Carmen Fernandez, Englewood, NJ
April
Earth Fair New York, Battery Park, NYC
All-Day long collage workshop & poster Giveaway.
May
“The Victim” limited edition poster and postcard produced, from early wax oil drawing April 1988
PTA sponsored All-Day collage workshop Glenwood Elementary School Short Hills, NJ K-5th Grade 421 students. Sir Realism and Cerealism.
June
First Silkscreen Posters produced, Americus Flag 1999(Coca Cola Red, Oreos blue) on white and on black, editions of 49 with 1 A.P. , on white canvas edition of 3, collaboration with John “Crash”Matos (flag on black with Crash drawing) edition of 7
June –Sept
Cow Parade 2000. A life size fiberglass cow,
“Miss Moo York” was painted by Albert in his Sir Realistic style. It was part of the Cow Parade herd which was a public art project that took place in the Summertime. The Cow was at Central Park South & 6th Avenue(June-Sept)
June
Cover Dan’s Paper’s June 23rd issue Ritz Crackers collage, article p. 67 “Honoring the Artist” by Marion Wolberg Weiss
September
Began working as a Private Label & Marketing consultant for D’Agostino Supermarkets
Created an original collage on wood presented to Prince Phillipe & Princess Mathilde of Belgium as part of a Belgian promotion for D’Agostino . Original was purchased by the Belgian Consulate. Photo of artwork being presented to the royal couple by Walter D’Agostino in Progressive Grocer magazine.
October
The Last Breakfast Limited Edition poster produced (approx. 1500)
November
Frere NY Independent Art Fair at Chelsea Inn. November 15, 16, 17, 18
December
Empire State Building Limited Edition Poster produced (Edition of 1000)
Art poster giveaways/signings as part of American Express mall promotions(Garden State Plaza Mall, NJ and King of Prussia Mall, PA)
Group Show at Gallery Stendhal, Soho, NYC Friends of Rocky Aoki. 1 collage displayed: “Etude #1 A Study of logos” 15” X 20”