Autobiographical sketch by TONY GREEN
I love to paint landscapes and people by working in oils, watercolors, pencil, etchings and linoleum cuts with the goal being to capture the immediacy and truth of a given moment with light and color.
Living between the two artistic Meccas of Venice, Italy and my hometown of New Orleans, I am constantly inspired by the unique aspects of these two colorful cities which is depicted in my artwork.
My latest work involves creating paintings of the famous New Orleans "Second Line" parades (of which I have participated in many as a professional musician) that I find to be a true celebration of humanity and life itself.
Artist/Musician TONY GREEN was born in Naples (Italy). He was raised in the fabled city of New Orleans where his group "TONY GREEN & Gypsy Jazz", as well as his murals which adorn the city, have made Tony a local cultural icon. Mr. Green has been a part time resident in Venice since 1982 where he has created bodies of work that have been exhibited through out both Europe and America.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
CITIES & COUNTRIES:
Venice, Italy
Torino, Italy
Rome, Italy
London, England
Arosa, Switzerland
Amsterdam, Holland
Brugges, Belgium
Accra, Ghana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Richmond, Virginia
Jackson, Mississippi
Dallas, Texas
Memphis, Tennessee
Columbia, South Carolina
MURAL COMMISSIONS:
Newman Centennial Mural, Newman School, New Orleans, Louisiana
Tower Records Mural, New Orleans, Louisianan
Preservation Hall Mural, Holiday Inn, New Orleans, Louisiana
Marriot Hotel Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Mid City Bowling Lanes Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Garlic Clove Restaurant Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ralph's on the Park, New Orleans, Louisiana
Whitney Windham Hotel Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Harrah's Casino Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana State Museum Storyville Mural, New Orleans, Louisiana
Sugar Cane Plantation, New Orleans, Louisiana
Visit Tony's previous site (no longer updated)