Amanda Wirig

I create acrylic paintings, mixed media pieces, and screen prints that incorporate pops of vivid color that leap off the surface, and a dark nostalgia for decades past that were not as glorious as they appear to be in hindsight. Whether I am addressing social issues or channeling the other half of myself that survives on guitars and record shops, a strong undercurrent of feminism is threaded through my work. My love of text and dark sense of humor allow me to present difficult subjects in a palatable manner, sparking conversation and bringing a sense of lightness to the exhibition space.  I am particularly drawn to the plastic quality and bright hues of acrylic paint, and I find there is nothing more cathartic than the creation of a smooth, flat surface that lacks the visible brush strokes normally seen in other types of painting.