Mid-sentence is an introspective exhibition comprised of several bodies of work. Each series explores a different moment in time significant to her journey.

Dipping in between real and surreal imagery, the intricately detailed portraits are inspired by personal experiences, yet invite the viewer to construct their own narrative. 

Shanay Manitzky is an artist and art teacher living in the beautiful Fraser Coast, Qld, Australia. In 2013, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland, NZ. In 2014, she completed a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) at University of Auckland, NZ.

Shanay is a multi-disciplinary artist, often creating works in pencil, pen, paint and film. Inspired by the everyday, her practice reflects on relatable themes such as motherhood, sexism and running out of tomato sauce.

*image credit: 'Ran out of tomato sauce' pencil by Shanay Manitzky

Artist in Conversation - Saturday 4 June, 2022

Join Shanay on Saturday 4 June at 11am at Gatakers Artspace as she shares the journey behind each of her artworks in her latest exhibition Mid-Sentence.

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The Artspace is open:
9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
9.30am to 2.00pm Weekends including public holidays