Portraits by Robert Schaefer

About the Artist

Brigid Manning-Hamilton creates original art and custom decorative accessories for homes, offices, and houses of worship. Her work has appeared in juried and invitational shows in Indiana and adds flair to interiors from New York City to San Diego.

She will work with you or your designer to add a one-of-a-kind edge to your interiors. Commission work may incorporate a client's cherished textiles or objects, or use materials from the artist's own extensive collection. She pushes the synergy between materials and technique to give shape to visions and feelings, and uses various techniques and materials for achieving transparencies and shifting light, which embodies the idea that each viewer of the work will see something a little different.

Education

Christian Theological Seminary
(Indianapolis, IN)
Visual Arts, Theology, and Spirituality
Spring 2006

Indianapolis Art Center
(Indianapolis, IN)
Various technique and design classes
1997 - 2002

Bryn Mawr College
(Bryn Mawr, PA)
BA in History
1978


Professional Affiliations

Surface Design Association, Member
ASID, Industry Partner [pending]
Arts Council of Indianapolis [pending]

Selected Exhibitions

2006
2006 HGA Convergence - Celebrations!
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Mary Fisher -- juror
One-Woman Exhibition of New Work
Planned Parenthood of Indiana
Corporate Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN
2005
5th Brick Street Gallery Walk
Zionsville, IN
2003
Selections from the Individual Artists Award Program
(Indiana Arts Commission)
Governor's Residence, Indianapolis, IN
Invitational
2002
Women of Taste
Indianapolis Art Center
in conjunction with Girls Inc.,
Indianapolis, IN
Invitational
2001
The 2001 Shrine & Altar Show
6th Annual Spirit and Place Festival
The Domont Studio Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Jennifer Complo McNutt, Anne Laker, John J. Domont -- jurors
The Columbia Club Foundation
January Art Show
Presenting Art IN Hand,
The Columbia Club, Indianapolis, IN
First Lady's Art Series: For the Love of Art
The Governor's Residence, Indianapolis, IN
Invitational
1998
Annual Student Exhibition / Professional Division
Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
Media Awards: BEST FIBER
Richard Emery Nickolson and
Suzanne Halvorson -- Jurors
1997
INFlections: INdiana Fiber
Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN


Selected Commissions

Branch Over Sand Creek
Sand Creek Elementary School, Fishers, IN; courtesy of Fanning/Howey Associates

Monticello Triptych
1st Presbyterian Church, Monticello, IN

Earth, Air, Water and Light
Commissioner of IDEM, Indianapolis, IN