Michael McManmon

As a boy on the spectrum being raised in a dysfunctional family I started to draw as a way to make sense of the chaos around me. With only pen, pencil, and ink at my disposal, art became both my refuge and my voice—a quiet rebellion against disorder and confusion.

Everything changed when I was diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism later in life. That understanding unlocked a creative explosion. Over the past 20 years, my practice has evolved into something boundless. I now work with a wide array of materials and methods, constantly pushing the boundaries of what art can be.

My process is driven by curiosity and alchemy. I experiment daily—blending acids, vinegar, soap, paint, and scavenged construction materials into unexpected textures and colors. Every piece is a translation of emotion and experience.

Lately, I’ve begun scaling up—working on larger canvases, introducing oil paint, and letting my ideas breathe bigger. My art is ever-changing, unpredictable, and deeply personal. It's how I find my place in the world.