Latin Pop & Abstracts
Gascot Studio
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road, #403 (Building 4)
Lorton, VA 22079
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Bio:
John spent the first twelve years of his life in Puerto Rico, a fact to which he attributes his love of bold color. His work, in particular the Latin Pop series, combines the visual, literal, lyrical and musical. The female form dominates a vast majority of his canvases. Their bodies are curvaceous and large, but their mass speaks more about strength and presence than physical size. The female constants of his paintings also express his connection to femininity, defying the traditions of "machismo" his heritage dictates. His work is in various collections across the US and Europe. He is also the founder of Latin Pop Shop and a contributor to the Arts section of the Huffington Post.
"John's understanding and embrace of the female form is what first drew me to his work. He effortlessly blends elegance and sensuality, not an easy task. So far I have 'adopted' four of John's beautiful women, and while a mother never admits to a favorite child, I would have to confess that Joy in Repetition most certainly provides just that - joy, in repetition. She is confident and strong and beautiful. I find in John's art what I most wish to discover in myself."
-K Stewart
"His art makes me want to hand over most of my salary! Like a great composer/musician, his works play to my soul; they make me happy, and I count them among the finer things in my life."
-T Bonitto
"John fleshed out my vision for that rare piece of contemporary cultural art -- a present for my wife and daughter -- that celebrates femininity and ethnicity with warmth, whimsy, even a slight hint of reverence... but zero kitsch. Very clever stuff."
-Enloe Wilson
"As I walk in the room, it greets me warmly. I love it!"
-Dr. Wilhelmina (Mina) Perry
"A wonderful blend of details and colors and humor."
-Nell Scovell
"His work is everywhere in my home! After all this time, I find it still makes me happy to see!"
-Jody Dove
"His paintings have added so much life and character to our home."
-Valory Bennett

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Gascot Studio
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road, #403 (Building 4)
Lorton, VA 22079
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