John Stango

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[1] John Stango's lifelong passion began to take form during his academic tenure at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia. Here he received the education behind his true devotion and dedication to art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design. Upon graduation, Stango cultivated his creativity working as a visual merchandiser and display artist for Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores. Craving a more artistic field, Stango began creating original T-shirt designs in 1985 at his studio in South West Philadelphia. Finding a great deal of success in this venture, Stango's hand silk-screened designer shirts were being featured in the same department stores he once worked. Macy's, Wanamaker's, and Fiorucci featured his high-fashion, one-of-a-kind T-shirts. Continuing to build a reputation as one of the most innovative artists in the region, Stango turned to painting full time.

The earliest of Stango's Pop paintings were initially featured as backdrops for window displays at several Philadelphia department stores. Eventually, Stango began showing in area galleries as his technique became refined with his use of popular images epitomizing glamour and twisted Pop icons.

As an emerging American Pop artist, Stango's work is represented in galleries from New York to California, Sweden to Japan, attracting patrons from a widely diverse demographic. Noticed by all who crave color and appreciate the impetuous nature of Stango's creations, his art appears in public and private collections throughout the country including those of: Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, rapper/singer Charlie Baltimore, baseball legend Cal Ripkin, Camden Yards-Home of the Baltimore Orioles, the family of Mickey Mantle, Olympic Gold Medallist Kristi Yamaguchi, former Dallas Cowboy Randy White, and clothing designer Nicole Miller.

In addition to galleries around the world, Stango finally found a local place for his works. Opening The Stango Gallery on Main Street in Manayunk in 2003, Stango brought his talent home to Philadelphia. With minimalist decor and complimentary lighting, Stango gave his collection room to speak for itself.

Currently Stango's work is available at Nangellini Gallery on South Street, Philadelphia and around the world. Demand is high for his dynamic new paintings, and the exhibition changes weekly giviing the showroom a progressive and impulsive feel. Surrounded by the color and intensity of his paintings, it is an ideal environment for people to come and "just feel good" according to Stango. "Visitors seem to have an instant attraction to the works, “ he states. The Nangellini Gallery is an outlet that allows everyone to relax and absorb the passion that is John Stango.