He loved the outlandish covers of Mad Magazine, especially the iconic imagery of Alfred E Neuman.
Growing up, Stango was drawn to bright colors and confrontational, graphic imagery.
Stango’s mother, Frances Elaine Rockwell, a distant cousin of Norman Rockwell’s, was also a gifted painter and introduced her son to painting. Stango’s family lineage traces back to the revered American painter, Norman Rockwell. John Stango’s paintings bring retro Americana Pop Art into the contemporary 21 st century. Stango is known around the world for his sexy bombshell women, designer logos, sports, hero and Superhero imagery, American muscle cars, and all things in the classic American arena. The artist finds inspiration from retro- advertisements, pop icons, B-movies, mid-century modernism, vintage magazines, vintage signage, noir films, and every variety of pop-culture. His classic contemporary Americana imagery emerges with a vigorous freshness as he combines silk-screening and freehand painting with iconic pop imagery and vibrant streaks of color. Inspired by the 50s tradition, Stango’s artworks are distinctive and recognizable. Philadelphia born painter John Stango stands at the forefront of modern American nostalgia Pop Art.
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