| A Mardi Gras Celebration of Art Featured Artists |
GRANT MANIER -- ECO-ARTIST
Grant Manier will be one of the Guest Artists at the Mardi Gras
Celebration of Art! Grant is a 16-year old Houston artist living
with autism; each of his artworks contain thousands of cut or
torn pieces of recycled paper. Grant calls his artwork,
“COOLAGES”, and his Eco-friendly artwork is gaining national
media attention and awards for his eco-impressionism.
When not recycling, Grant raises the awareness of living with
autism through speaking engagements and workshops.
Grant will also be attending the Give Autism A Chance event in
Austin on April 22.
At age nine, Grant co-wrote his first book: "Dear Journal, I
Have Autism", which has been a source of hope for families
dealing with Autism. He has won many awards and has been
featured in national broadcast and print media. He is featured
in the 2012 edition of The Art of Autism, by Debra Hosseini.
Go see his website at www.grantsecoart.com!
"AMERICAN BALD
EAGLE"
Grant Manier created
this beautiful artwork
using more than
3,500 pieces of
recycled poster
boards, magazines,
and calendars.
EAGLE"
Grant Manier created
this beautiful artwork
using more than
3,500 pieces of
recycled poster
boards, magazines,
and calendars.
| We are very excited to announce that two extraordinary artists will be at the Mardi Gras Celebration of Art weekend to showcase their talent! Guest artists Grant Manier and Alexandria Sias are two young Texas artists (Grant is from Houston, and Lexi is from Waxahachie). They are also featured in the 2011 and 2012 versions of The Art of Autism. Come meet them both at the Mardi Gras party on Friday February 17! Get your tickets now! |
ALEXANDRIA (Lexi) SIAS
Lexi is a 16 year old 11th grade high school student in
Waxahachie, Texas. Lexi was diagnosed with autism at the age
of 3. She faces the many challenges of living with autism
everyday, and has overcome many of these obstacles with her
creative mind.
As a child, Lexi could not draw simple stick figures, but now,
through her artistic talents, she creates computer art and
drawings using programs such as Microsoft Paint and
Photoshop.
Lexi's favorite things to draw are cartoons, animated characters
and anthropomorphic. She also uses music to express herself
and emotions when doing her art.
Lexi is an artist for Kindtree Productions, an Autism website
where she markets her art. Lexi also participated in the first
Annual Arts 4 Autism with the Autism Society of Dallas in 2007.
Lexi plans on attending nonPareil Institute in Plano, Texas, to
continue her hopes and dreams of becoming a game and
character designer.
Lexi is a 16 year old 11th grade high school student in
Waxahachie, Texas. Lexi was diagnosed with autism at the age
of 3. She faces the many challenges of living with autism
everyday, and has overcome many of these obstacles with her
creative mind.
As a child, Lexi could not draw simple stick figures, but now,
through her artistic talents, she creates computer art and
drawings using programs such as Microsoft Paint and
Photoshop.
Lexi's favorite things to draw are cartoons, animated characters
and anthropomorphic. She also uses music to express herself
and emotions when doing her art.
Lexi is an artist for Kindtree Productions, an Autism website
where she markets her art. Lexi also participated in the first
Annual Arts 4 Autism with the Autism Society of Dallas in 2007.
Lexi plans on attending nonPareil Institute in Plano, Texas, to
continue her hopes and dreams of becoming a game and
character designer.
"MARDI GRAS CAN BE COOL"
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Grant was the Featured Artist at the Dallas Museum of Art
Autism Family Day event on Saturday, January 28.
Here you see him demonstrating his technique as he
finishes his newest work, created especially for the Mardi
Gras Celebration!
Autism Family Day event on Saturday, January 28.
Here you see him demonstrating his technique as he
finishes his newest work, created especially for the Mardi
Gras Celebration!
Grant Manier and his mom at the Dallas
Museum of Art January 28. He brought
his newest work, created especially for
the Mardi Gras Celebration!
Museum of Art January 28. He brought
his newest work, created especially for
the Mardi Gras Celebration!
"Mystic"
Lexi is one of 54 artists worldwide who are featured
in the 2011 edition of "The Art of Autism". Barnes
and Noble in Waco has ordered extra copies of the
2011 book.
in the 2011 edition of "The Art of Autism". Barnes
and Noble in Waco has ordered extra copies of the
2011 book.
Grant will be attending the Give
Autism A Chance event in Austin on
April 22; he also designed the flyer.
Autism A Chance event in Austin on
April 22; he also designed the flyer.