Title: 100 Paintings: An Artist’s Life in New York City
Author: Rob Mango
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press
ISBN: 978-0692263136
Pages: 274
Genre: Memoir, Monograph
Reviewer: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
100 Paintings: An Artist’s Life in New York City by Rob Mango is a deeply inspirational book which is colorful, wild, and incredibly powerful about how Rob followed his dreams, made amazing art, and kept going even when life got tough. Rob Mango tells the story of his life through his own eyes, showing us his-ups-and-downs as an artist, athlete, and dreamer.
In his book, Rob starts by talking about his early love for art as a young child in Chicago. He also takes us through his other talent, running track, which almost sent him to the Olympics! But even with all that success, Rob’s real passion was painting. He followed that passion all the way to New York City, where he built a life filled with creativity, challenges, and amazing artwork.
Later in the book, things get a bit more serious as Rob talks about a really hard time when his art gallery dropped him, and he fell into a deep sadness. He even started destroying his own paintings! But instead of giving up, he turned that pain into something brand new – 3D paintings made with sculpted foam. His ideas were totally original and full of emotion and the change was just what he needed to start afresh and find his creative energy again.
This book is written in an honest and intimate style, much like a friend sharing their life experience with you. It’s part memoir, part art book, and wholesomely a beautiful story which moves from one important life event to the next, showing how art and life connect. This book is best for teens and all readers who like stories about real people chasing their dreams. One big takeaway is that being creative isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. It also shows how even bad times can lead to something new and beautiful.
What’s awesome about the book is that it’s not just words but rather that it is filled with pictures of the author’s art. Some are bright and beautiful, some are strange and dreamy, and all of them are full of feeling. You can tell each painting has a story behind it, and the way Rob talks about them helps you see the world through his eyes. He paints people, dancers, dream scenes, and even feelings like sadness and joy.
If you like books that are real and deep – but also full of color and hope – this is a great read. In an accurate but profound manner, the author ably demonstrates that being an artist is about having courage, taking chances, and discovering your voice rather than merely painting. This is a love letter to a city and a meditation on creativity, this book is a testament to the power of art to shape and survive time. If you’ve ever felt like creating something big, 100 Paintings: An Artist’s Life in New York City by Rob Mango might be just the spark you need!