Amanda's artwork can be defined as a vulnerability in colour. As an empath, her work is heavily influenced by how people treat themselves and others. It explores concepts of connectivity, identity, and self-worth. Her artwork is uniquely honest and as an intuitive painter, she surrenders to her flow and creates what she needs to feel.
Amanda uses bright colours, and large strokes varying between softness and elements of texture in her creations to explain universal feelings that sometimes cannot be expressed with words. She is inspired by light reflections, nature, and vivid colour. Her work represents a range of emotions that she invites viewers to observe abstractly and feel intuitively.
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Amanda has over a decade of experience in developing and delivering creative leadership workshops and speeches to over 200,000 people globally. She loves working with people and thrives in coaching and mentoring others.
She is currently an Art Teacher and creates engaging art lessons for youth and adults that foster artistic and leadership skill development. She intentionally creates classes and courses that encourage artists to find their own unique voice, continue to improve on their practice, and build confidence in themselves as an artist.
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IN Magazine - Meet The Queer Creators From Inside Out's Creator's Closet
The Closet By Inside Out - Amanda Wand
Lesbians Are Miracles Magazine - Home Edition Page 55
Curator On The Go Podcast - SE2EP20 Amanda Wand
Mutual Art - Amanda Wand
Twist Gallery - Meet Amanda Wand
Kefi Art Gallery - One Day In The Art Studio
Connexion - Abstract Play Mini Documentary
Agora Gallery, New York — Elemental Realms
Wall Street International Magazine - Elemental Realms
Akin Vitrine DuPont — Emotional Acceptance
Akin Collective — Member Profile
RAW Artists Toronto - Fixate
International Contemporary Masters (pg. 148-149) - 2015 Issue
Curve Mag - The Colour of Queer
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