导读 著名艺术家 Mario Chiodo 与扬特维尔市长 John Dunbar 合作，宣布创建一个名为 INSPIRE: A Celebration of Women in Wine 的纪念碑项目，以彰显女性在葡萄酒行业的卓越贡献和成就。Chiodo 以其讲故事的纪念碑和社会正义主题雕塑而闻名，他受到启发，以女性对葡萄酒行业的影响力和历史为主题，创作了这座纪念碑。"我的工作目标是创作关于勇敢的人的雕塑，这些人勇敢地面对逆境并取得成功，激励其他人追随他们的脚步，”Chiodo 说。“纳帕谷女性进入葡萄酒世界的历史是一个丰富而引人入胜的故事!" 在加利福尼亚和其他主要葡萄酒产区，早期农业和葡萄酒生产传统上由男性主导，但少数开拓性的女性农民、酿酒厂老板和酿酒师被认为突破了这一性别障碍。今天，受这些早期榜样的启发，女性已成为农业、商业、营销、酿造以及教育领域中的领导者。

"I am thrilled to be a part of this tribute," said winemaker, wine merchant, and industry icon Zelma Long. "The recognition of the achievements of women in this industry fills me with pride." Chiodo and Dunbar are visualizing elements for the monument at multiple locations across Napa and Sonoma wine country, and have established an advisory committee to oversee the project.

On April 7th, at Chiodo's studio in Napa, California, the launch ceremony for the celebratory project was held where it was announced that the initial sculpture would reside at Ceja Vineyards in Carneros region, crossing two wine production areas. The monument is dedicated to Amelia Morán Ceja's inspiring story as a Mexican-American woman who became CEO of her vineyard.

Chiodo is developing concepts for monuments through sketches and models while Dunbar is sparking interest. In line with community spirit giving back, INSPIRE: A Celebration of Women in Wine monument project will include art apprenticeships provided by Chiodo's studio for local students and aspiring artists.

"Chiodo's monument INSPIRE: A Celebration of Women in Wine will represent the crucial role women played in shaping wine development and encourage more women to seek careers in agriculture and winemaking," said Dunbar. "As an additional benefit, this monument will reinforce Napa Valley as a world-class artistic destination."