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John Stango Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1958
John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John stands as the Frontier of Modern American Pop Art, best known for his distinctive imagery and multifaceted mosh up style paintings. Using methods of both silk-screen done by hand in studio, and freehand painting, we are drawn to his use of bright colors, and animated characters leaving us in a dizzying yet profound world of his own. John carries the pop art movement into the 21st Century with his powerful play on iconic trends and household names. He builds this upon 1950’s tradition, infusing it with a new, vibrant, colorful, and masculine approach. Musicians, art collectors, politicians, actors, and professional athletes alike prize his work and can be found in stadiums, corporate offices, and galleries across the country. Frances Elaine Rockwell, John’s mother, was a talented painter with her family’s heritage tracing back to famed American artist Norman Rockwell. Early in life, John’s teachers noticed his unique artistic talent and although he defied his family’s wishes by attending Tyler School of Art at Temple University, John quickly began to hone his gift and stood out among his class. One professor noted that he was one artist everyone noticed. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design, John drew the attention of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores who hired him as a visual merchandiser and display artist. John soon began to create original silk-screened t-shirts that his former employers chose to carry in their stores and as his reputation in the region continued to grow, he turned his attention and energy to painting full time. For the past 30 years John has been working actively out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid-century modernism, magazines, noir films, vintage signage and all things pop-culture. Forming a unique combination of both silk-screening and hand painting, John creates pieces that are all at once nostalgic and modern. He is defined by intense brush strokes, painting with his body using explosions of color, aggressive textures, jarring contrasts and intense highlights. His subjects usually consist of iconic bombshell women, designer logos, sports heroes, stewardesses, Americana images, all while competing with and complementing one another, yielding exceptional compositions we are instantly drawn to. Batman, Elvis, Audrey Hepburn, Lucky Strike, Mickey Mouse, and Heineken all find themselves reborn in John’s paintings time and time again, all while using an element of surprise.
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Artist: John Stango
Ski Bunnie

Ski Bunnie

By John Stango

Located in Santa Monica, CA

John Stango Ski Bunnie, 2025 Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Artwork Size: 63.87 x 53.87 x 1.50 in

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art John Stango Figurative Paintings

Materials

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"Chanel James Dean" Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"Chanel James Dean" Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Chanel James Dean" Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas

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Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting double James Dean juxtaposed with Chanel Paris, and is adorned with pops of basic colors in red, yellow, and blue in the shape of arrows, sun, pop lines, and sp...

Category

2010s Contemporary John Stango Figurative Paintings

Materials

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Basquiat vs. Ali

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John Stango Basquiat vs. Ali, 2025 Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Artwork Size: 63.87 x 51.37 x 1.50 in

Category

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Double Ali No. 5

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John Stango Double Ali No. 5, 2025 Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Artwork Size: 64.37 x 46.87 x 1.50 in

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Materials

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John Stango figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Stango figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Stango in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large John Stango figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 40 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Dick Crispo, Robert Lebsack, and Robert Nelson. John Stango figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,125 and tops out at $1,125, while the average work can sell for $1,125.