Submerged

Artist statement:

What if the weight of everyday life felt like an old diving helmet? “Submerged” depicts a woman walking to work, revealing a hidden desire to escape. This piece contrasts the mundane with the fantastical, inviting viewers to reflect on their own dreams of change.

Artwork: 30.5 x 30.5cm
Framed: 33.5 x 33.5cm

Working with pencil directly on wood is a new practice I am experimenting with. I was surprised to see how easy my regular drawing technique worked with the wooden surface. Being able to utilise the natural grain of the wood as part of my composition, adds to the layers of meaning in the work.

This artwork was drawn with high quality artist pencils on a professional art board.

This artwork has d-rings and string attached, ready to hang on your wall.

This artwork was exhibited at the Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, 2024

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Shanay Manitzky is an Australian figurative artist whose practice draws inspiration from personal experiences, reminiscent of an intimate “Dear diary”. Her recent works explore the relationship between people and objects, navigating the boundary between the real and surreal.

Manitzky completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Fine Arts & Design, Auckland, NZ in 2013 and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching at University of Auckland in 2014.
She currently teaches Visual Arts & Dance at Aldridge SHS, Maryborough as well as running artist workshops for the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Manitzky has exhibited her work at numerous galleries including Aspire Gallery, Brisbane, Gatakers Art Space, Maryborough, Art Lovers Australia, Melbourne and Pearce Gallery, NZ.

Manitzky recently won the drawing section in the Aspects Art Show, Goondiwindi (2023), a finalist in the Omnia Art Prize, Melbourne (2024) and the Bluethumb Art Prize (2023, 2022).

Manitzky has been commissioned by the Fraser Coast Regional Council to produce permanent artworks for the Maryborough, QLD.

Shanay Manitzky is represented by Aspire Gallery, Brisbane.