Emily Manwaring

When Leaves Hit the Pavement

Curated by Mueni Loko Rudd

December 10, 2022- January 15, 2023

There’s a delicacy in the way we embrace love upon each other. The moments that make up a way to one’s heart physically, mentally or emotionally impact the way in which we live our everyday lives. It’s automatic. It’s a given. We look all the time at the people and places that make up a reality in which love isn’t as apparent physically, as it is mentally. But, there’s a swaying movement back and forth of the way in which we embrace. It can be shown in many different forms but once shown, it settles. It falls into place and establishes its significance. That same movement and settling is when a leaf hits the pavement. To descend ever so gently, spinning, twirling, back, and forth. To then settle and plant itself in solidification. These works are a visual representation of that movement and solicitation of embrace, love, and warmth.

Emily Manwaring and Saudia Jones
Blossom
36" x 80"
Mixed Media on Canvas
2022

Emily Manwaring
It Arrives in Waves
19"x 23"
Oil on Stained Glass
2022

Emily Manwaring
I'm at the Restaurant WYA
48" x 51"
Mixed Media on Canvas
2022

Emily Manwaring
Only the Softness Shows
43"x46"
Mixed Media on Canvas
2022

Emily Manwaring
I Can See Myself in Your Eyes Again
42" x 47"
Oil on Canvas
2022

Emily Manwaring
073193
24" x24"
Photo framed on cemented bricks
2022