With a world-wide following drawn to his distinctive "American Muscle Car" style, Stango carries the pop art movement into the 21st Century. He builds upon pop tradition, infusing it with a new vibrant, colorful, testosterone-fueled approach. Currently working out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia, Stango draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid-century modernism, magazines, noir films, vintage signage and all things pop-culture. In a unique combination of silk-screening and hand painting, Stango creates paintings that are at once nostalgic and modern. Intense brush strokes, explosions of color, aggressive textures, and juxtaposed images yield distinctive and recognizable canvasses. Born and raised in working-class Philadelphia, artistic talent has always pumped through John's veins. Frances Elaine Rockwell, John's mother, was an extremely talented painter who transferred her gifts to her son. Her family's artistic heritage, in fact, traces back to famed American artist Norman Rockwell-mother and son have carried on the family tradition. Stango knew from a young age that he would become an artist. Attending Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Stango quickly began distinguishing himself even among a talented class of privileged students. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design, he drew the attention of Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores which hired him as a visual merchandiser and display artist. Striking out on his own, Stango soon began to create silk-screened shirts that his former employees wore in the stores. As his reputation in the region continued to grow, Stango turned his attention and energy to painting full time. In addition to promoting his art, John also remains deeply committed to philanthropy, using paintings and proceeds to benefit charities around the world.