Bio

Painter

Manon Raman was born in ’96 in Wetteren, Belgium. She spent part of her teenage years in The Netherlands but moved back to her home country where she studied at the Royal Institute of Theatre, Cinema, and Sound. Before she painted on canvasses she worked on faces as a makeup artist for series and movies.

She is a self thought artist who started painting at age 22. Her early work is colorful, bold and revolves around women and the naked body.

Her art became less evocative when she moved to Niger, Africa at age 23 where she started painting full time. With her African-inspired art she has had multiple successful solo shows, part of which also contributed to a charity or cause to help the local population. 

Recently Manon has moved to New York where she is working from her studio in Brooklyn on a new body of work, exploring more abstract forms and new materials.

Instagram: manonramanart

Website: www.manonraman.com

Statement

There is no conscious decision-making while I create, it all flows naturally. As a result, the way I feel while I'm creating something is portrayed in the work. My painting process is very intuitive. I often start with a photo reference of a face or a body. I use layers of different kinds of mediums to create texture and depth. Without choosing my colors beforehand the image starts to come to life.