Mandy Maples (b. 1973) is a self-taught, visual artist who creates vivid abstractions and thought provoking figurative paintings.

 

Her abstract paintings are imbued with vibrant and intuitive movement. She employs unconventional uses of paint with other mixed-media to highlight compositional strategies that are uniquely her own. Her canvases depict instinctual, yet deeply considered colors and gestures, transforming observations from her world into a powerful visual narrative. 

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Mandy's figurative work originates from her desire to create art that comes from a more authentic place. By crafting simple, child-like figures and imbuing each setting with profound meaning, she delves into the complexities of womanhood. Drawing inspiration from her past and her aspirations for the future, Mandy examines themes of God, innocence, wisdom, trauma, and joy through each figurative representation.

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Since becoming a full time artist in 2013, Mandy has become a widely-collected, international artist, showcasing her work across the world. Her art was highlighted at the Art Shopping Exhibition at Le Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris, France, in October of 2017. Over the years, her groundbreaking work has been featured on many art and design blogs, and included in numerous magazines such as Birmingham Home Magazine, Southern Spaces Magazine, Southern Style Magazine and Good Grit Magazine. Mandy was featured in the coffee table book, "City Farmhouse Style: Designs for a Modern Country Life", by Kim Leggett.

 

Mandy Maples lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and their two dogs, Wrigs and Roux.