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I hope you'll take a few minutes to browse around and aquaint yourself with the site, there's quite a lot going on here. Since the 80's the American Roadside has been the focus of James' life; traveling the backroads he has collected thousands of images of the classic neon sign, the roadside motel (his longtime favorite subject), theater marques of year past, the traditional diner and other relics from the roadside. His condition: they had to be authentic, from years past, and filled with character. Once back in the studio, these less than ordinary icons were transformed into monuments of fine art on the hundreds of canvas Gucwa has created over the years. A few examples of these works have been posted on this site on a special page called American Roadside Paintings. He has been coined "The King of Neon," hence, his nickname: "Kingneon." After 25 years, this collection of art has finally been put into print. Signs of Art, the paintings of James "Kingneon" Gucwa, is the book dedicated to the work. We offer both softback and hardcover copies of that collection. In 1997 James was made an "Officially Licensed" fine artist for Harley-Davidson, (also Chevrolet/Corvette and Mattel Toys). From calendar art to fine art on canvas, Gucwa has elevated the subject of the motorcycle to a new level. His page, American Motorcycle Art, will take you there. Remember, all of Kingneon's art is available as Limited Edition, museum quality Giclee's on paper or canvas. If you don't see want you want, ask. Please bookmark this site, it's ever changing. Enjoy, and come back soon! |
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"Signs of Art is a wonderful addition to the documentation of our country's roadside heritage. We hope these beautiful images inspire others to join us in preserving these artistic and historic pieces before they disappear!" Sandra Harris, Executive Director, The Neon Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada "James Guçwa's photorealistic work is masterful and inviting. Mr. Guçwa is a brilliant technician whose magical use of color and beautiful contribution to the genre of the American Roadside clearly ranks among the best." Cliff Stieglitz, Publisher, Airbrush Action Magazine.
"Hats off to James Guçwa for capturing these sign classics for all to see. By the time you read this book, most of the original signs will have disappeared, if they hadn t gone to the scrapyard before. Guçwa is doing a fine thing in preserving this special brand of Roadside Americana!" Tod Swormstedt, Director, American Sign Museum
Cincinnati, OH "You can't talk about life in America during the 20th century without invoking neon, and now James Guçwa s paintings stir up memories of those iconic signs you may have passed only once in your lifetime, as well as the signs in your hometown that you've driven by every day. Feliks Banel, Deputy Director of Seattle's Museum of History
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Seattle, WA
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Photo realism paintings by James "Kingneon"
Guçwa, renowned photorealism artist, featuring his book Signs of Art, a collection
of American roadside neon paintings. |
