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John Stango Portrait 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
"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background
"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background

"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"Five Spot" Abraham Lincoln & 5 Dollar Bill Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Five Spot" Abraham Lincoln & 5 Dollar Bill Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

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"Miss Audrey Hepburn" Audrey & Tiffany & Co. Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Miss Audrey Hepburn" Audrey & Tiffany & Co. Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

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A bold and elegant piece depicting Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's juxtaposed with Tiffany & Co. in background. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the...

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2010s Pop Art John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"James Dean Skull" Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"James Dean Skull" Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"James Dean Skull" Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting James Dean juxtaposed with a colorful Skull. Chanel Paris is adorned top left and bottom with a lilac gradient background. With impasto painting, and quick brus...

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"Jean-Michel Basquiat" Pop Art Mixed Media & Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"Jean-Michel Basquiat" Pop Art Mixed Media & Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Jean-Michel Basquiat" Pop Art Mixed Media & Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Jean-Michel Basquiat with impasto painting, spray paint and silkscreening. We are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contras...

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"SAMO Upper View" Chanel No.5 & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
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By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Chanel No.5. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"SAMO Actual Size" Pop Art Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"SAMO Actual Size" Pop Art Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"SAMO Actual Size" Pop Art Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Basquiat with impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting highlights and shadow...

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe & Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe & Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas

"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe & Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Marilyn Monroe juxtaposed with Andy Warhols iconic Campbells Soup. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is abl...

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"Bazooka Ali" Double Muhammad Ali & Chanel Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"Bazooka Ali" Double Muhammad Ali & Chanel Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Bazooka Ali" Double Muhammad Ali & Chanel Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Muhammed Ali with Chanel. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting h...

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2010s Contemporary John Stango Portrait Paintings

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"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas

"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By John Stango

Located in New York, NY

A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Bazooka Gum. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...

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Mona Lisa, Pop Art Acrylic, Marker, and Screenprint on Canvas by John Stango
Mona Lisa, Pop Art Acrylic, Marker, and Screenprint on Canvas by John Stango

Mona Lisa, Pop Art Acrylic, Marker, and Screenprint on Canvas by John Stango

By John Stango

Located in Long Island City, NY

John Stango, American (1958 - ) - Mona Lisa, Year: circa 1995, Medium: Acrylic, Marker over Screenprint on Canvas, signed upper right, Size: 31.5 x 26.5 in. (80.01 x 67.31 cm), F...

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1990s Pop Art John Stango Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Screen

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John Stango portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Stango portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of portrait paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. 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 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Stango portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Amy Smith, STEPHEN GAMSON, and Chris Pegg. John Stango portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,700 and tops out at $9,600, while the average work can sell for $3,400.