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Felix Emmanuele Ruvolo (1912 - 1992)Art Professor, Berkeley, Emeritus- "Many former students will, with fondness, remember Felix as a profound teacher and artist who emphasized that subjectivity is truth. With a passion for jazz and its lyrical meaning, Felix instilled in his students a deep and emotive concern for painting and art in general." One colleague made this observation, and another offered the following, "When Felix was recommended for appointment in 1950, the Art Department faculty voted unanimous approval. This was amazing as usually much discussion of a candidate's merits ensued, and rarely was there such complete agreement. There was no doubt that Felix Ruvolo's reputation had gone before him."He was born in New York City in 1912 but raised in the home of his grandparents in Sicily where he first studied with an Italian artist. At age 12, he returned to the home of his parents, who soon moved to Chicago. They were aware of his intense interest in art and had him continue his studies with a local artist and then at the Chicago Art Institute. By 1938 he was exhibiting regularly and was accorded his first invitation to participate in an American Federation of ArTry it!
