Aldo Luongo
Born in Argentina to Italian parents, Luongo was exposed to several of the arts including painting and music. His true love was however playing soccer. "Painting and soccer are like walking to me. So natural."
Luongo graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires and then played professional soccer for the New York Cosmos. After several relocations, sporting injuries and a time designing jewelry, the artist eventually returned to painting. Flatteringly reviewed as a Post-Impressionist by the New York Times, Luongo confesses that at first he was annoyed at being categorized. However, since many of his favorite painters were Impressionists he also understood the sincerity of the compliment. Every artist adapts the best qualities of his favorite artists, but I'm always conscious of capturing bits of life, of reality, of situations, of people. It's my space in time.
Aldo Luongo evokes true emotion with every canvas. He describes his work as possessing strength, vibrancy and feeling. He has earned both critical praise and celebrity collectors who have been touched by his imagery. In addition, Aldo was named an official artist of the Olympic Committee at the 1988 Summer Games. He has numerous commissioned works and continues to be a sought after artist.
Luongo graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires and then played professional soccer for the New York Cosmos. After several relocations, sporting injuries and a time designing jewelry, the artist eventually returned to painting. Flatteringly reviewed as a Post-Impressionist by the New York Times, Luongo confesses that at first he was annoyed at being categorized. However, since many of his favorite painters were Impressionists he also understood the sincerity of the compliment. Every artist adapts the best qualities of his favorite artists, but I'm always conscious of capturing bits of life, of reality, of situations, of people. It's my space in time.
Aldo Luongo evokes true emotion with every canvas. He describes his work as possessing strength, vibrancy and feeling. He has earned both critical praise and celebrity collectors who have been touched by his imagery. In addition, Aldo was named an official artist of the Olympic Committee at the 1988 Summer Games. He has numerous commissioned works and continues to be a sought after artist.
