photo by Ray Cordero
“All is in flux, nothing is still.”
—- Heraclitus
My art is an invitation to celebrate the interconnectedness of life, and to embrace the beauty of constant transformation. Through my work, I explore the endless exchanges and interactions between life and landscape - both internal and external, seen and unseen. My mixed media paintings are built in layers, filled with shifting forms and dissolving boundaries. There is a unique rhythm and whimsical exuberance to my painting style. My process is intuitive - I simply begin with a splash and allow each work to become what it wants to be. I find inspiration in the Earth and Water, in the rolling hills and rivers of my native Pittsburgh landscape… as well as in current research on the microbiome, soil health and regenerative farming, and the vital role of fungi and microbes in supporting and connecting all of life. Playfulness and exploration are at the heart of my artistic practice. I seek to capture the kinetic essence of the world around us, and to find beauty and peace amidst the constant flux of this glorious dance of life.
Photo by Ray Cordero
Aimee Manion holds a BFA in Fine Art and a BA in Biological Anthropology from Indiana University of PA (2008). She was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh and works as a freelance artist from her studio in the Bellevue neighborhood.
Aimee has experience working with many different businesses, galleries, schools and individuals, and has completed a wide array of projects and shows from small to large. Her art can be found in area hotels and restaurants including the The Westin, The Wyndham Tryp, Off the Hook, Over Eden, and Bill’s Bar & Burger, and she’s been featured in various publications and galleries across the country. You can find her locally each summer at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and also at the PDP Night Markets in Market Square during the spring/summer.
With the support of RiverLife Pittsburgh, she just completed her first large-scale public art installation at Allegheny Landing Park in the North Shore. Aimee is also an avid yogi, nature nerd, tea drinker, and musician who believes passionately in supporting local farmers.
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