We recently connected with Tom Pergola and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Tom, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I started out in the fine art business in 1978 with Martin Lawrence Limited Editions by being hired as an artwork shipper. I soon became curator and general manager for the company which grew to the largest distributer and gallery chain in the country. This is where I learned about the business side of the fine art world. After spending 8 years there I started managing artists, some to great success and creating videos of well known artists at the time which helped sell millions of fine art pieces worldwide. At one point a reconnected with an old friend who was working with resins. He showed me how to use them and he and along with another friend created an art company based on my artwork and called it DATZ ART. We started by doing fine art trade shows nationally and subsequently started showing in the most prestigious galleries in the US including in Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills Ca. and many more.
Here is more information about me:
Tom Pergola continues what Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenberg started in the 60’s—the immortalization of the common and familiar of our everyday existence. Emerging with a fresh new outlook on life, the introduction of Pergola’s unique Assemblage Plastique art form captured the imagination as it signaled the emergence of a bright new star into the fine art community. These innovative 3-dimensional wall and table sculptures captured forever the stories, icons, and products of our popular culture.
Artist Tom Pergola was one of the select group of artists by the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, to be invited to participate in the gala art exhibition, auction and dinner titled Appetite for Art-An Evening of Art, Sex, Food and Videotape. The museum also continued to sell Tom’s works.
Tom has developed what is known as Assemblage Plastique wall and table sculptures. Thousands have purchased his “Pop Art Sculptures” and he’s exhibit in numerous fine art galleries across the country in places such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, the luxurious Worth Avenue in Palm Beach Florida and many more. Some of Tom’s celebrity collectors are Jay Leno, Carol Burnett and many others. He’s done shows in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and many other cities. Tom has been commissioned to do hundreds of limited edition pieces of his pop art sculptures for Kelloggs Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes, and Corona Beer, and he does custom commission work for private individuals. He’s also made his sculptures and appeared at events for Make A Wish and Stop Cancer which were sold to help raise money for their organizations. Tom’s work was shown at major golf tournaments, and his artwork was featured in full page announcements in high end golf magazines with pictures of his infamous “Hole In One” and “It Takes A Lot Of Balls” sculptures. You can visit Tom’s website at TomPergolaFineArt.com and be prepared to put a smile on your face!

Tom, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I started out in the fine art business in 1978 with Martin Lawrence Limited Editions by being hired as an artwork shipper. I soon became curator and general manager for the company which grew to the largest distributer and gallery chain in the country. This is where I learned about the business side of the fine art world. After spending 8 years there I started managing artists, some to great success and creating videos of well known artists at the time which helped sell millions of fine art pieces worldwide. At one point a reconnected with an old friend who was working with resins. He showed me how to use them and he and along with another friend created an art company based on my artwork and called it DATZ ART. We started by doing fine art trade shows nationally and subsequently started showing in the most prestigious galleries in the US including in Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills Ca. and many more.
Here is more information about me:
Tom Pergola continues what Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenberg started in the 60’s—the immortalization of the common and familiar of our everyday existence. Emerging with a fresh new outlook on life, the introduction of Pergola’s unique Assemblage Plastique art form captured the imagination as it signaled the emergence of a bright new star into the fine art community. These innovative 3-dimensional wall and table sculptures captured forever the stories, icons, and products of our popular culture.
Artist Tom Pergola was one of the select group of artists by the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, to be invited to participate in the gala art exhibition, auction and dinner titled Appetite for Art-An Evening of Art, Sex, Food and Videotape. The museum also continued to sell Tom’s works.
Tom has developed what is known as Assemblage Plastique wall and table sculptures. Thousands have purchased his “Pop Art Sculptures” and he’s exhibit in numerous fine art galleries across the country in places such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, the luxurious Worth Avenue in Palm Beach Florida and many more. Some of Tom’s celebrity collectors are Jay Leno, Carol Burnett and many others. He’s done shows in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and many other cities. Tom has been commissioned to do hundreds of limited edition pieces of his pop art sculptures for Kelloggs Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes, and Corona Beer, and he does custom commission work for private individuals. He’s also made his sculptures and appeared at events for Make A Wish and Stop Cancer which were sold to help raise money for their organizations. Tom’s work was shown at major golf tournaments, and his artwork was featured in full page announcements in high end golf magazines with pictures of his infamous “Hole In One” and “It Takes A Lot Of Balls” sculptures. You can visit Tom’s website at TomPergolaFineArt.com and be prepared to put a smile on your face!

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

My goal is to create large pieces of my images, some 20 to 50 feet tall to stand in front of major corporate headquarters and have my work shown in museums.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

My most rewarding aspect of my career is the fact that my artwork brings a smile to peoples faces.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://tompergolafineart.com/