Wallis Annenberg has announced that the Photo Space will not be re-opening. Read her letter of appreciation on the closing of a chapter in Los Angeles.
Photo by: Stephen Verona
Stephen Verona
Photographer
Stephen Verona is that rare 20th Century artist. Born in Illinois and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and traveled about the world, his art and films reflect his astute observations. Some critics have said he is between Hockney and Hopper. His paintings with light, color and faces are unique and original. He has been painting since he was two, when he put his fingers in shoe polish and rubbed it on the wall.
While in High School, he attended the Brooklyn Museum school, which he credits along with The School of Visual Arts for changing him from his rebellious black leather to artistic corduroy. He painted, sculpted, photographed and made films. One of his photographs was given the Edward Steichen award from the Museum of Modern Art. Five of his films have been accepted there and in the Library of Congress.