Savant By Artist Gregory Michael Maness

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“Unusual Faces” Collection – The original sketch was drawn onto a 48×48 primed canvas. Two heads, joined together, represent the combination of intellect and talent. The body, shattered and multicolored, depicts a fragile, progressive mind. Elements including a caduceus, piano keyboard, Einstein’s equation, eardrum channel, green nerve and genius symbols were playfully added to suggest sincerity. The brilliance of a sun burst warms the scene with wispy clouds and glass orbs. An oblong moon is highlighted by a blue cross with the light shining upon humanity in awe of a special genius that exists within. The word, Savant, was deliberately twisted to the viewer’s POV in order to convey obscurity.

Inside The Painting – I was inspired to paint this piece after several conversations with my wife, Paula, who is a clinical Psychologist having firsthand experience with the unique abilities of Savants and Autistic individuals.  I was impressed to find many who excel in visual and audio memorization, artistic talent and linguistics and mathematics.  It was truly eye-opening and moved me to create the painting. 

Multiple Techniques – To complete the drawing and transfer to oil canvas, I used a palate knife, carbon graphite and brushwork. Micro-glass clear sand was added for sparkle with Italian glass half-moons infused into the paint by a temperature- controlled heating process.

Memory & Re-Motivation – “Unusual Faces” was a theme I usefully experimented with decades ago and, recently, decided to revisit upon request. Presently, I recall Pablo Picasso’s statement, “It took me forty years to paint like the masters, and it took me sixty years to paint like a child.”

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November 2023 – Original Sketch / Graphite Charcoal Pencils #2
December 2023 – Original Oil Painting Completed
Italian Langnickel Palate Knife #15 / Princeton Art Brushes #3 & #4 

Italian Glass Sand Micro-beads and Half Moon Glass

48” x 48“ Wraparound Masterpiece Canvas

French Winsor and Newton Oil Paints

FOR SALE: $25,000.00
NOTE: A portion of net proceeds generated from sale or reproductions will be donated by the Artist as an awareness campaign for these miraculous Savant and Autistic Individuals.
Limited Edition Prints, Metal and Canvas Transfers Available

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