American
Artist

Edward
Longo

About The Artist

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Artist Edward Longo spent his youth in Cheshire. In 1951 he joined the Naval Air Force where he spent four years serving on numerous Naval bases and aircraft carriers as an aviation mechanic.

Early Years & Classes

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Longo spent his youth in Cheshire. In 1951 he joined the Naval Air Force where he spent four years serving on numerous Naval bases and aircraft carriers as an aviation mechanic. It was only after this laborious process of working with his hands that he became interested in painting. His introduction to paint brushes, palette knives, and the techniques of applying oil came when the Hartford YMCA sponsored a ten week art class. It was only after six of those classes that he felt confident enough to begin painting on his own volition.

Connecticut to NYC

After many years of experimenting with different techniques, mediums, and styles he finally set up his own gallery in Hartford. This experience, however, was short-lived. Prompted by the inspiration of a friend, he became convinced to make a bold move to New York City. Early life on the East Coast brought the artist in contact with the verdant countryside and oceans, inasmuch as brine rolling foam and lusty breezes became ingrained within the confines of a truly sensitive spirit. With bold colors and painterly brushstrokes, Longo's work possesses a passionate flair, even in his most serene compositions.

New York City Years

As years went by in New York City, His work displayed the attention to intense colors and geometric shapes of Abstract Expressionism, while exuding the Romanticism and soft brushwork of Impressionism. Concentrating on drawing, sculpting and painting during the thirty + years he has exhibited in prominent Manhattan galleries, hotels, and numerous public spaces. Edward Longo's paintings are combinations of spontaneous inspiration, emotional freedom and daring color explorations. Longo describes the creative process as "the art of transferring one's feelings from the palette onto the canvas."

Background, Education, and Gallery Shows

Artistic Education:

10/1955, Private study with Mr. Senica Htfd, CT
10/1956, Wilcox Architectural School, Htfd, CT.
2/1957, Porter School of Design, Rocky Hill, CT.

Some Background:

1956 - 1970, Architectural drafting & design, CT and New York,
1971 - 1990, Study of contemporary art & photography, including model's portfolios, NYC.
*Many art exhibitions were held over a period of twenty-five years.
This consisted of group and one-man shows, and various exhibits held throughout Manhattan.

One-Man Exhibitions:

4/1963, New York Hilton - Ave of Americas, NYC.
6/1963, Gubala Art Gallery - Madison.Ave, NYC.
2/1965, Intermezzo Restaurant - 1st Ave & 83rd St.
6/1966, Cafe San Martin - 1st Ave & 76th st .
7/1968 Osteria D'Angelo - 242 west 56th St.
5-7/2008 - Leonardo Da Vinci Restaurant - 1574 2nd Ave
1/2010 - Yorkville Creperie, York Ave & 83rd St, NY

Exhibitions:

12/2006 - PLI Gallery, 1597 York & 85 St, NYC
3/2008 - Agora Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
4/2008 - Leonardo Da Vinci Restaurant. Upper East Side, NYC
8/2009 - RO Gallery, LIC, NY (ongoing)
11/10 - Knodler Gallery, East 70th Street, NYC

Inspiration

"Scent of an Orchid" (shown) - Painting that was one of the artist's biggest Inspirations.

"My biggest inspiration came when I completed 'Scent of An Orchid'" Longo commented, "In essence, each and every painting has been painstakingly processed, spiritually, as I am certain those talented artists who have passed must have experienced. Ultimately, each painting becomes manifest, subconsciously, without ever having a particular theme, or specific image in mind. This mysterious connection actually felt as if it was being transmitted through my own hand - each piece becoming developed through a different attitude. At times it was as if I had been stimulated by a bolt of immense electricity."

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"Each painting becomes manifest, subconsciously, without ever having a particular theme, or specific image in mind. This mysterious connection actually felt as if it was being transmitted through my own hand - each piece developed through a different attitude. It was as if I had been stimulated by a bolt of immense electricity."

~ Edward J. Longo

"Edward Longo is not a product of traditional training. His brushstrokes carry with them excitement, surprise, and freedom of expression. I would describe him as being the son of an ethereal marriage between the spirit and imagination."

Gary Stevens - Syndicated Columnist

"Burgundy Mountain" (shown), Painting by Edward Longo. Purchase a Canvas Reproduction Here

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