Edward Giobbi

Giobbi's paintings and other renderings mostly appear in collections in Italy but also the U.S. His works have been shown in solo and group shows featuring a range from abstract impressionism to pop art.

Giobbi's later works are autobiographical, with a "free, seemingly extemporaneous use of paint that contrasts with the deliberately plotted quality of the main compositions.

"[1] Edward Giobbi served in the U.S. Army, European Theatre, during World War Two, participating in the final push through Nazi Germany, having been deployed in 1945 to reinforce American units after "The Battle of The Bulge" or "Operation: Watch on The Rhine".

I stayed for three years, learned to speak better Italian and studied fresco painting at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence.

In speaking of his return to New York City in 1954, he said: "I had a special grant from the Art Students League, affording me time and space in the sculpture studio.

"I found Munch, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso and Giacometti to be artists that nourished me," he said, recalling influences on his work at that time.

[3] The second book was edited by noted cookbook editor Judith Jones and reflects Giobbi's back to nature lifestyle in imitation of his Italian ancestors who raised their own farm animals and grew their own vegetables and fruits.

[citation needed] See also "An Artist Round When All Was Square", review of a Katonah Gallery show, New York Times, July 2, 1976.