IT'S NOT WHAT YOU CAN'T DO...IT'S WHAT YOU CAN DO!
"My name is Grant, I am 16 years old, I am an author, artist and speaker.
I also have Aspergers, a form of autism. Having autism is not a bad thing,my disability has become my ability to help change the world. I
enjoy drawing, painting, collaging
and recycling for art.
I paint by paper....I recycle and create cool works of collage art using magazines, calendars, wallpaper, envelopes, posters, kleenex boxes, food wrappers, puzzles, and more.
Each work of art contains 1000 to 6000 cut or torn pieces of recycled paper. I use cool colors, shapes, and textures.. I call my art "COOLAGES'
I wish to share my eco-art talent with everyone. Let's all become environmentally responsible by protecting and saving our earth together in a "coolage" way.
Grant is emerging as one of the most intriguing and captivating young artist today. His Eco-friendly artwork is capturing the attention of his community, gaining national media, and he is honored with awards for his eco-impressionism and outstanding contribution to the autism and special needs community.
- 2012 The Art of Autism, Shifting Perceptions: 80 amazing autism talents (Grant's Books) - 2011 and 2012 Austin Rodeo Eco-Art Grand Champion
- 2011 Houston's Mayor Disabilities Advocate of the Year
- 2012 Houston's Mayor Student Volunteer of the Year
- Art awards and recognitions: Best of Show, Featured Artist
- Appearances: Autism Conferences, Dallas Museum of Art, Houston's Children's Museum, Gala's, T.V
interviews, Magazine articles, Autism events...and more.
Descriptions of how a Masterpiece is created by Grant
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My Beloved Mt. Rushmore
Grant created Mt. Rushmore using recycled poster board, wallpaper, magazines, books, calendars, and school folders. Over 4500 pieces of recycled paper to complete. This is Grant's most beloved art piece. It inspires him and gives him a great sense of accomplishment.
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Appaloosa
Grant created this artwork thru inspiration from a horse he rides as part of his autism therapy. Using recycled poster board, magazines, books, and calendars. Over 6000 pieces of recycled paper to create artwork.
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American Eagle
Grant created this piece of
artwork using recycled
poster boards, magazines,
and calendars. Over 3500
pieces of recycled paper
to create artwork.
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Grant's Eco-Art Newsletter Updates...
AUTISM EMPLOYMENT ON THE RISE!!!
Young Adults on the Spectrum are making a difference................
What a wonderful, exhilarating and rewarding event we had at the Spider House Cafe, Austin, Texas,
April 22nd. Grant and his friends drove to Austin from Houston to share in this new experience and much
needed recognition for our young adults on the spectrum. They did a fabulous job! It was crowded....but, they smiled from ear to ear with confidence! Thank you Polly Tommey, Carmel Wakefield, Dan Burns, Autism File Magazine, and to all that made this possible. Educating the public about autism employment.
While the kids were working the tables Grant was demonstrating how the arts can be a calling for autism employment, too. He shared his amazing eco-art originals with families and friends....who were in awe of his abilities. Reprints, calendars and note cards were purchased and raising the awareness of special talents continues.
IT'S NOT WHAT THEY CAN'T DO....IT'S WHAT THEY CAN DO!
April is Autism Awareness month...for Grant this is every month and he keeps on giving!Houston LULAC Convention
Grant and his mother, Julie are spreading autism awareness at art shows, conferences and schools this month. Grant shared his talents in the Houston Latin community at the LULAC convention (League of United Latin American Citizens) hosted in Houston, Texas. Grant and his mother served on the panel as advocates for special needs talents living with autism.
Radio interview for Latino's on the Hill KPVU 91.3FM spreading the awareness even further.
AUSTIN RODEO GRAND CHAMPION 2012...AGAIN!!
GRANT MANIER: My Beloved Mt. Rushmore
Austin, Texas
GRANT'S ECO-IMPRESSIONIST CALENDAR 2012
COLLECT A PART OF ECO-HISTORY
Thank you for your support and believing in Grant's dream.
Channel 13 TV abc interview (10/2011)
Grant was interviewed by Channel 13, Houston about his upcoming appearance at the Autism Speaks Walk.
Featured artist at the Dallas Museum of Art and Houston's Children Museusm 2012
Grant inspires children and adults to create eco-freindly art. Families came to meet the artists and hear his story (told by his mother, Julie) about how Grant lives with autism and how he is making a differences showing that "disabilities are abilities within". Grant demonstrate how he "coolages" and they assisted him with his masterpieces.
Grant wins the 2011 Mayor's award: Houston, Texas
Grant donates a percentage of his calendar sales to organizations that contribute in helping raise the awareness of autism and special needs talents.
Queen Theatre Autums Dawn HAAM
GRANT'S ECO-ART SALES FOR $7550 AND DONATES TO AUTUMN'S DAWN ORGANIZATION
Devoted to helping young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Other originals created by Grant
