"One artist called Grillo the 'Renoir of Abstract Expressionism', another compared him to Rubens for his sensuality. One critic brought up Turner, while another waxed eloquently about Venetian luminosity in his regard. All of these references still seem apt when you see these gorgeous, light-filled canvases." - April Kingsley
John Grillo, a versatile artist proficient in painting, sculpting, and lithography, was born in Lawrence, MA. He studied at the Hartford School of Fine Arts and the California School of Fine Arts, where he honed his skills. Grillo's artistic journey led him back to Massachusetts in 1948, where he studied under the guidance of Hans Hofmann at the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in Provincetown. He gained recognition through exhibitions in prestigious galleries, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York. His captivating art is also featured in major collections at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Portland Museum, the University of Texas Museum, Dartmouth College, the Bundy Art Gallery Museum, and the Norfolk Museum.