Mando Marie
Double Intro 26
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting titled "Double Intro 26" is an original artwork by Mando Marie made of acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins
Preoccupation
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting titled "Preoccupation" is an original artwork by Mando Marie made of acrylic, aerosol
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Pins, Spray Paint
Adelphiae
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather, are bringing their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Zenith
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather, are bringing their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Gardening Above
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather, are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint
Tuck and Roll
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather, are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Dancing In The Wind
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather, are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Canvas, Ink
Push Off Float Away
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Still Life Crew's growing and impactful oeuvre.
Mando Marie primarily uses stencil and mixed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Found Objects, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins
The Night Calls to You
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 32.5”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie and Hyland Mather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Getting Gone" Hand cut stencil, vintage imagery acrylic and aerosol
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Getting Gone" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Amanda Marie (Mando) done
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stencil
"Reckless Dreams Forever" Hand cut stencil, vintage imagery acrylic and aerosol
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Reckless Dreams Forever" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Amanda Marie
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Stencil
Diary Of A Drug Fiend - Crowley
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blind stamped. Please note, artwork is unframed.
Amanda Marie (Mando) // An American painter and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Reminders - Scotty Albrecht
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blind stamped. Please note, artwork is unframed.
Amanda Marie (Mando) // An American painter and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
T.A.Z. (Temporary Autonomous Zone) Hakim Bey
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blind stamped.
Amanda Marie (Mando) // An American painter and Stencilist, Amanda Marie has been living
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
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Advice
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This painting titled "Advice" is an original artwork by Mando Marie made of acrylic, aerosol, and
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Conjurers
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Bracing
By Amanda Marie
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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"R-N-R" Stencil, acrylic, aerosol, ink, on canvas
By Amanda Marie
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Lots Of Things To Think About
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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"Circumpolar" Acrylic and Spray Paint Collaboration
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comprised of Hyland Mather and Mando Marie.. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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H 29.25 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
‘Animal Nature’ - Portfolio Edition
By Amanda Marie
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"Animal Nature" - Portfolio Edition
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"1984 - Orwell", Figurative Painting, Stencil, Book, Reading, Beige, Black
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on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 53.125”h x 41.25”w approx. unframed. This piece is
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"Groen Eieren Met Ham - Dr. Seuss", Girl Reading Green Eggs and Ham Stencil
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Gravity Twins
By Amanda Marie
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This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 28" x 20" unframed
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Gardening
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 28" x 20" unframed
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Tentative Actions
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 20" x 16" unframed
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It's Gone
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 20" x 28" unframed
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
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"Radiating Some Vibes", Figurative Painting, Stencil, Stencilism, Spray Paint
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artwork by MANDO (Amanda Marie) made of acrylic, aerosol, and sewing pattern on canvas. This piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Riding Away
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media painting on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando // Seeyouthroughit) measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
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Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Imaginary Friend" Hand cut stencil, vintage imagery acrylic and aerosol
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Imaginary Friend" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Amanda Marie (Mando) done
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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"Get Back On" Hand cut stencil, vintage imagery acrylic and aerosol
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Get Back On" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Amanda Marie (Mando) done with
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"A Little Trick", One Trick Pony, Horse Painting, Acrylic and Spray Paint, Text
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting of a horse titled "A Little Trick" is an original painting by MANDO (Amanda Marie
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Crossing Yourself
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting titled "Crossing Yourself" is an original artwork by Mando Marie made of acrylic
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Amateur Astronomy
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Exploding
By Amanda Marie
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By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 20" x 16" unframed
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Shadow Thoughts
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media work on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando) measures 20" x 16" unframed
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"Animal Nature" - Navy Silkscreen Print
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Animal Nature - Navy
By Amanda Marie
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"Animal Nature" - Umber Silkscreen Print
By Amanda Marie
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"Animal Nature" - Umber Silkscreen Print
By Amanda Marie
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"I Will Fly Away", Surreal, Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas, Stencil
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "I Will Fly Awy" is an original artwork by MANDO (Amanda Marie
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Gravity Boy
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media painting on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando // Seeyouthroughit) measures
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Off In The Far Off
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media painting on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando // Seeyouthroughit) measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
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Excited About The Truth
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media painting on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando // Seeyouthroughit) measures
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Give It Your Best
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original mixed media painting on paper by Amanda Marie (aka Mando // Seeyouthroughit) measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Experiences and Imagination
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marie (Mando) // An American painter and Stencilist, Amanda Marie has been living and painting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
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"Ethical Concerns", acrylic painting, spray paint, surreal, stencil, figurative
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Ethical Concerns" is an original painting by MANDO (Amanda Marie
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
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Mando Marie For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact mando marie you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the street art style, while we also have 1 street art versions to choose from as well. On 1stDibs, the right mando marie is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, black and white. There have been many interesting mando marie examples over the years, but those made by Amanda Marie are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, spray paint and acrylic paint can add an especially memorable touch.
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Amanda Marie for sale on 1stDibs
An American painter and Stencilist, Amanda Marie has been living and painting in Colorado since 2001. She attended the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) and has exhibited extensively in the US and Europe.
She creates small works on paper and larger works on canvas for indoor exhibition. She also paints large scale murals in outdoor and urban and garden settings. Her use of nostalgic storybook like imagery is an invitation for viewing allegorical and highly painterly compositions . Signature in her very graphic work is the use of children and young adults as imagery tools to deliver clever often subtle messages that can straddle a line between comforting and spooky. Other signature and recognizable traits in her work are the common use of ‘twin imagery’ and the consistent use of vintage sewing patterns as backgrounds to inform the compositions of her paintings.
The work has a very wide appeal. Her respect from the Street Art world, and her appeal to a fine Art crowd is a rare combination. Along with Swoon and AIKO, Amanda Marie is among the very best women working in the important genre of Stencilism, and her visual language is as rich and graphically powerful as any of her peers. With Amanda, it is refreshing to see graphic stencils (cutout devices to reproduce and apply graphic imagery or text) which are not the overtly violent or super sexual images that might have originally attracted audiences to the genre. As stencil painting matures Amanda Marie’s work is keeping pace with an evolving and discerning eye. Thematically, a regular comparison from the fine art world is Henry Darger, but Amanda Marie is also heavily influenced by classic ‘golden book’ era illustrators like Eloise Wilken, Tibor Gergely and Leonard Weisgard.
Amanda’s paintings use a combination of mediums and techniques In most works, some elements are screen printed, some are wheat pasted, and some elements are drawn out and then made into hand cut stencils and spray painted. There is also acrylic paint applied by brush and splatter techniques, and of course the trademark use of vintage sewing patterns is present in most of her paintings. The complex use of multiple techniques in each piece lends to the depth and subtlety of her work.
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