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Portfolio
Shaping Vision into Reality
Remember Them
The Remember Them: Champions for Humanity Monument stands proudly in the new Henry J. Kaiser Memorial Park, in downtown Oakland, California. This inspiring larger than life bronze sculpture depicts 25 culturally diverse role models who made or are making significant contributions toward global peace, freedom, and human rights over the past 150 years.
Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace, a new project taking root in San José, California, embodies the belief that small beginnings can grow into powerful, lasting change. As part of the Global Public Art Series, this movement of hope, compassion, and community reflects Mario Chiodo’s commitment to inspiring a better tomorrow through meaningful, transformative art.
Monsters & Masks
Mario Chiodo's journey into the world of monsters, fantasy, and cinematic creatures began long before he became known for monumental public sculptures. Mario Chiodo’s fascination with character creation began with Halloween masks, where he transformed clay and latex into vivid creatures. His early passion for special effects quickly grew into professional creature design for the entertainment world.
Civic Impact
Mario Chiodo’s civic projects, including the impactful monument Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, exemplifies his dedication to transforming public spaces into open-air galleries of reflection, unity, and historical awareness. Through his sculptures, Mario Chiodo fosters civic engagement by celebrating moral courage, diversity, and shared humanity at the heart of communities.
Animals & Creatures
Mario Chiodo’s animal and creature installations—most notably those at the Oakland Zoo—showcase his ability to merge wildlife storytelling with dramatic sculptural form. Drawing on his background in creature design, Chiodo creates expressive, larger‑than‑life animals that capture both anatomical accuracy and emotional presence.
Entertainment
For more than four decades, Mario Chiodo has brought imagination to life for the entertainment industry through large-scale sculptures, character design, special effects including his work with Lucas Films, Terminator 2, MGM Studios and Disney....combining artistic vision with technical mastery.
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