My name is Grant Manier, I am an author, artist, and autism advocate. I have autism,
I consider my autism a gift, having autism is not a bad thing, my disability has become my ability to contribute to changing the earth's environment.
IT'S NOT WHAT I CAN'T DO...IT'S WHAT I CAN DO!
I reduce, reuse, and recycle magazines, calendars, wallpaper, posters, food wrappers, puzzles and more. Each work of art contains 1000 to over 6000 cut or torn
pieces of recycled paper.
I use cool colors,cool shapes and cool textures...
I call my art "COOLAGES"
Grant Manier (maun-yay),
who at a very young age developed an obsessive repetitive behavior for tearing paper, by his early teens began collecting and recycling paper as an affordable way to continue his passion.
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, he is honored with awards for his eco-impressionism and outstanding contribution to the autism and special needs community.
- 2011 and 2012 Austin Rodeo Eco-Art Grand Champion
- 2011-2012 Houston Mayor's Student Advocate of the Year
- 2013 Houston's Bayou City Art Festival, New Emerging Artist
- 2013 Congressional Art Winner for the 8th District of Texas
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Descriptions of how a recycled art 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 Bald 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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Other originals created by Grant
NEWS UPDATE!!
Grant wins the High School Congressional Art Competition for the 8th District of Texas and makes his way to Washington D.C ceremonies where his art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Thank you FOCUS Academy for supporting Grant's mission.
www.FOCUSacademyhouston.org
