This past weekend was a rather daunting and painful one. I needed recovery time to be strong enough to post this tribute. I lost not one but two beloved friends to a car accident, fellow doll afficionados and highly revered doll artists Mario and Gianni, collectively known as “Magia2000”. The dynamic duo’s artistry and craftmanship were incomparable, none like we’ve ever seen before in the doll community. Their impeccable and keen eyes for perfection garnered them worldwide recognition, enough to have big corporations such as Mattel collaborating with them on numerous occasions. Their highly coveted works of art have helped raise tens of thousands of funds for various charities around the world through several donations of their remarkable work, with biddings soaring to high 5 digits figures. Their selfless acts of kindness, unwavering support of the arts, generosity, warm friendship, will be sorely missed. To everyone who owns a piece of their work, much like Picasso or Rembrandt, please cherish them like family heirlooms because their legacy now lives through you for generations to be inspired by.🙏
It was a real privilege and honor to have known Mario and Gianni. Now looking back, I’m immensely grateful for Mario and Gianni’s friendship. To me, they were more than doll artists, they were my Italian brothers from another mother. They always light up any environment they were in with their warmth and kindness.
RIP dear friends. Grazie mille, riposa in pace.🕊😪🙏
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