Rebele Family

Artist: Pat Rebele

Artist Statement:

Pat is a local watercolorist who paints natural landscapes and other subject matter on her travels here and abroad.  Her contribution to the Brillante mosaic project is a painting of a garden which represents the rich earth, amazing bounty, and the diverse stories that weave together the fabric of the agricultural history of our beautiful Pajaro Velley.

Family Story

The Rebele Family has always wanted to give back to their community. This is especially true in the arts, education, and the fight against homelessness. Rowland and Patricia’s support didn’t come only in the form of financial gifts, they were also activists. This showed in their joining of local boards of non-profits, going to artistic venues like Shakespeare Santa Cruz & the Santa Cruz County Symphony, or speaking up for the rights of those who have not received a fair shake from our society.

The opportunity to support Watsonville Brillante was right up their alley. Rowland passed away before the completion of this community artistic endeavor, but his surviving wife and children are happy to see it come to pass. The Pajaro Valley area has many outstanding charities and non-profits, and the Rebeles are honored to have been invited to join this one.