GiGiBio

Artist. Musician. _______________________________________________________________

Life-long artist. Works include p a i n t i n g s, dr a w in gs, illustrations, photography, murals, reproductions of life-size Egyptian mummy cases and tomb wall paintings.

Education (not including computer, office mgmt., personal, health & beauty training workshops)
* M.S. - Human Resources Management, Wilmington College University. Dover, DE, 1990.
* B.F.A. - Fine Arts, University of Hawai'i. Honolulu, HI, 1982
Personal & Professional Career (unlimited)
* As old as the State of origin, the "Territory of Hawai'i", USA. (50th Ann'y Statehood 2009!)
* Married to artist/musician Clar Monaco; 1 child (son); 2 grandkids
* Freelance artist * W e b D e s i g n e r * Gourmet cook of ethnic dishes
* Professional musician of Indian classical music and co-founder of
     Chicago's S andalwood S itar M usic E nsemble, Chicago IL
* Co-owner of W onderwall M usic S hoppe & E mporium, Oak Park IL
* Co-owner of Harrison On Harrison TM -
                        "George Harrison In Art & Music On Harrison Street Event"
* Co-owner, S itar E mporium - M usical I nstruments from I ndia, (internet store) Chicago IL
* Member Ke Ali'i Victoria Ka'iulani Hawaiian Civic Club of Chicago/Midwest
   * Founder/Organizer of The Official Oak Park Ukulele Meetup Group
                                       (aka The Harrison Street Ukulele Players). 2008.
* Co-founded The Ukulele Club of Oak Park, 2007. (2007-2008.)
* Loves H a r r y P o t te r tm, M e di e v a l /R e na is sa n ce/C e l t i c /I ri s h/S c o t t i s h -
             A rt , M u s i c , & C u l t u r e, Irish Step-dancing, Gene Kelly, Michael Flatley, more.

Recent published works:
* Dan Radcliffe (aka "Harry Pottert m") portrait - hand painted tambourine. 2006.
* "The Sermons", by Dennis Duffy. Illustrations by GiGi. 2006.
* Commissioned hand-painted tambourine for Organic Time Records, Beverly Hills CA. 2008.

Community Service & Support:
2001-2003 Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, Chicago Heights
2004 to present: Supports The Fest For Beatles Fans annual fundraising drive for
                          "Stop Gun Violence" Foundation by founded by Yoko Ono.
2004: Performed with Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble at Old Town School of Folk Music's
         Brendan Hedges Scholarship Fundraiser
2006: Organises an annual May Day Celebration & Kick-off to Asian Pacific-Islander Heritage
        Month (May), promoting Hawaiian culture through the Ukulele and music.
2006 to present: Supports Oak Park Arts District Annual Art Events
2008: Performed with Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble at "World Music Festival - Music For Life
         Fundraiser, Oak Park
2009: Performed with The Harrison Street Ukulele Players at the 2nd Annual "Here Comes The
        Sun" Cancer Survivors Health Fair
2010: Performed with Lanialoha Lee & Uke Nation at Old Town School of Folk Music's
        Brendan Hedges Scholarship Fundraiser
2011: Organised "HELP! JAPAN Fundraiser" for American Red Cross - Japan Earthquake &
         Pacific Tsunami Relief.
2010 to present: Supports USO; American Red Cross; Breast Cancer Awareness

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GiGi Wong-Monaco
PO Box 153 Flossmoor IL 60422
Phone: 708.754.7026
Email: info@sitaremporium.com

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