About Manders
ARTIST BIO
“I love what I do! says, Susan Manders internationally collected & recognized artist.” Susan Manders is an established American artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, captivating audiences worldwide with her thought-provoking and emotionally resonant pieces. As the second woman selected United States Olympic Artist of the modern era, Susan's career is marked by standout achievements, collaborations with designers, and recognition by corporations and charitable causes.
With over 40 years of experience as both an artist and an educator, Susan draws inspiration from her imagination, fashion, music, dance, and film, creating art that invites the viewer to interpret, connect, and engage. Her ability to blend personal experience with creative expression makes her work distinct and timeless to her worldwide audience. Susan is influenced by her heritage, life in Los Angeles, her mentors and her formal education in the United States, Mexico and England.
From her studio, The Art Experience in Los Angeles, Susan continues to inspire others by sharing her artistic journey. Her works are showcased as art-in-public spaces, including exhibition at Mistral, a well-known Los Angeles restaurant, where her paintings have been featured solo for over 20 years.
For Susan, art is a deeply personal journey, yet she thrives on the shared experience, always hoping that her audience feels a connection to her vision. Beyond painting, she is dedicated to supporting causes close to her heart and collaborating with partners who share her passion for making a difference through art.
Visit her portfolio at www.susanmanders.com; for classes contact Susan at susan@susanmanders.com or call/text Susan at 818.219.8353.
Explore Susan's world of creativity, where every piece tells a story, and each viewer is invited to create their own meaning.
To learn more about Susan Manders’ artwork, commissions, licensing or collaborations, contact Allan at allan@susanmanders.com or call/text Allan at 818.469.1619.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I love what I do! Painting energizes me and at the same time is meditative. I have painted and taught art classes in my studio, The Art Experience, for 40 years. So, by now it is impossible to separate Manders the artist from Manders the teacher.
I am honored to be the second woman ever selected United States Olympic Artist joining an exclusive club of internationally acclaimed Olympic Artists, including Picasso, Warhol, Diebenkorn, Peter Max, and David Hockney. My original paintings and limited editions are represented in fine art collections internationally and are archived by the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC.
My paintings and sculptures have been selected for Art In Public Places projects and corporate sectors such as Architectural, ASID, Hospitality, Gaming and Entertainment use my customized art services. Plus, as an artist I become the subject of student studies....
Throughout the United States several public and private school art teachers are study my work as a leading edge American female contemporary artist. I am pleased to provide any ancillary materials that teachers might wish. I am always pleased to speak to children and teens about the value of art in their lives.
I was mentored and studied in the United States, Mexico and Europe, where I was invited to the Royal College of Arts in London. Being a Los Angeles native, my artistic vocabulary stems from the LA multicultural lifestyles: paparazzi, Hollywood, Latino, fashionistas, celebrities, night life, beaches, and so on.
My style is figurative or narrative contemporary expressionism. Basically, I am a story teller with an edge. My art is bold and colorful. My palettes are diverse. And oh yes, I can be provocative.
“Manders is feel good art without apology,” says the LA Times. I can live with that description of me. But, I value your feed-back the most because I believe my paintings are complete only once you see them.
