Paintings

IExperimenting with a combination of media, Manning is enthused by the physical process of painting. By building up the surface and working into it, each new layer of paint changes and distorts what lies beneath, this reflects the way that the passage of time distorts our memory. This exercise allows the paintings to develop a history and a story of their own, each mark a representation of the moment it was made. The paintings becoming a metaphor for our passage through life and the common experiences and emotions that connect us.

Her practice usually begins with getting out and exploring her surrounding environment and the natural world. Thinking about the different people who share the space and how we relate to one another. Intrigued by the unknown history of a place, where she is able to imagine the endless possibilities of what may have happened there. Searching for the subtle, ephemeral marks we leave on our environment, such as a chip in the paintwork or a footprint in snow. These impressions represent human contact and the passage of time. They are a connection to those who were here before and our connection to those who will follow.