Edward Longo

EDWARD LONGO BIO: 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. 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.

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." 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...

AGORA GALLERY, NEW YORK, NY