My artwork is a result of my research, contemplation, and intuition concerning the enigmas of life and science, however big or small.

I always begin with drawing: I create my own world that is both micro & macro, physical & intangible. Biological forms from the cellular to the life-size - morph together in the style of Medical Illustration. Objects and creatures sometimes float around in an imaginary intergalactic/underwater space full of strange encounters. Movement through time is important to me: I use dashed lines to show where things are going or where they have been.

My process depends on accidents and mistakes in order to evolve: creating a work involves letting go of control and then reacting to what happens. It's a give-and-take of spontantaeity and deliberation. A work is complete once I've achieved the perfect balance.

Through art-making, I attempt to address the enigmas of Life & Creation through creating. My work is an augmentation to the scientific understanding of life. Cosmic evolution, chemical and biological evolution, birth and creation these are the concepts that intrigue me and fuel my work. As with all of these processes, my work will change over time.

born: 1983, Pittsburgh, PA

education

Indiana University of PA, BFA in Painting/Fibers, 2008

selected awards/honors

Juror's Merit Award, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008
Winner of the Three Rivers Arts Festival's Emerging Artist Competition, 2008
Best in Show, North Hills Art Center Inter-Collegiate Competition, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007
Jean J. Slenker Memorial Scholarship for Fine Art, Indiana University of PA, 2006

selected publications

Sorenson, Kristine. "Local Artist Inspires Room at the Home and Garden Show." KDKA Channel 2 Live Broadcast, 4min 53sec. March 6, 2009.
Dailey, Jessica. "Artfully Aimee" The Original Magazine vol.4. Pittsburgh, PA: Reed & Witting Company p.40-43, Feb 2009
"In the Making: 250 Years/ 250 Artists" Fe Gallery. Newcastle, PA: Commercial Printing, 2008.
Locklin, Kristy. "Artist sees the big -- and small -- picture in her artwork." Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Pittsburgh, PA. November 27, 2008.

selected solo or two-person exhibits

Aimee Manion & Sebastian van Gorder, ModernFormations Gallery & Performance Space: "Creation by Accident", Pittsburgh, PA, 2008
Aimee Manion, Metamorphose: "Art & Accessories by Aimee Manion", Garfield, PA, 2008
Aimee Manion & Julie Frey, Miller Gallery, Indiana University of PA: "Organic Spontaneities", Indiana, PA, 2007
Aimee Manion, Miller Gallery, Indiana University of PA: "Embracing Uncertainty", Indiana, PA, 2006

selected group shows

The Brewhouse Space 101: "Yes. Thank You." Curated by Tom Estlack. Pittsburgh, PA, 2009
Fe Gallery: "In the Making: 250 Years/ 250 Artists", Pittsburgh, PA, 2008
ModernFormations: „Annual Spring Juried Exhibition‰, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008
Muse Gallery „Works on Paper: National Juried Exhibition", Philadelphia, PA, 2006