J Steven Manolis

J. Steven Manolis (b. 1948–)

J. Steven Manolis is an American abstract expressionist artist who paints in both watercolors and acrylics on canvas. He is known his for series paintings which emphasize communication through colors. He uses colors, geometrics, and other symbols to express his messages. His works are so unique that world renown art critics have provided him with unprecedented written acclaim.

Donald Kuspit, credits Manolis with starting a new abstract movement which he coined the “Miami School of Abstract Expressionism,” and also states, “Indeed, Manolis’ color-saturated abstractions breathe fresh life–fresh feeling–into abstract expressionism... He’s a modern master...” J. Steven is a prodigious talent. A true master painter and master of color. I have known many artists, but no one with his drive, ability--creative capacity--and intelligence. And emotional honesty.”

Additionally, Kuspit acclaims, “When it comes to Color, and the intellectual pursuit of ‘Communicating Through Color,’ Wassily Kandinsky’s long-awaited heir is J. Steven Manolis, whose works signal an ebullient 21st century renaissance of the long absent glories of Abstract Expressionism.”

Anthony Haden-Guest writes, “Each and every piece g...

- 1970, B.S. of Business Administration, University of South Dakota.
- 1975, MBA in Finance, University of Chicago.

• 2012 Group Show Hamptons

• 2014 - Art Basel Miami, Wynwood Art Group, Select Art Fair

• Sept – Nov 2014: Inaugural Solo Exhibition: Chase Edwards Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY, “Delight in Color”, Book Launch: “Delight in Color”

• Dec 2014 – Feb 2015, Wynwood Art Group, Group Gallery Exhibition

• Feb 2015 - Art Wynwood, Wynwood Art Group

• July 2015, Art Hamptons, Wynwood Art Group

• March – May 2015: Wynwood Art Group “Color Rhapsodies” March – May 2015,
Book Launch: “Color Rhapsodies”

• Dec 2015: Manolis Projects, Art Basel Miami

• Feb – April 2016: The Paul Fisher Gallery, “Color Matters” Book Launch: “Color Matters”

• Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: 2 Coral Springs Museum of Art: “Dynamic Abstract Thinking” Curator: Bruce Helander, Critical Review Essays: Anthony Haden- Guest and Donald Kuspit, 75 Works

• Dec 2016 – Feb 2017: Manolis Projects

• Dec 2016 – Jan 2017: Books & Books, Coral Gables, Florida, “Key WestChanging Colors”. A Watercolor Show

• Dec 2016 – April 2017: Torre Development, Coral Gables, Florida, Corporate Installation, “Key West: Changing Colors”

• Dec 2016 – Feb 2017, Coral Springs Museum of Art Solo Exhibition: "Dynamic Abstract Thinking" Curator: Bruce Helander, Critical Review Es...