About the Artist
Wendy Manciagli is a 1974 graduate of Paier School of Art.
I have had the privilege of studying under renowned artists such as Kenneth S. Davies, Paul Lipp, John Massimino, Rudolph Zallinger, Deane Keller, and Joe Funaro. My passion for art emerged at an early age and continued to flourish throughout my life.
As a teenager, I assisted my father in window decorating for various downtown businesses, a formative experience that honed my artistic skills. While attending art school, I pursued freelance work, painting holiday scenes on storefront windows for a major grocery chain.
My father also founded a local theater, where I had the unique opportunity to contribute by painting many of the sets. After meeting my husband, John, in art school, we began collaborating on set designs, continuing to work as a creative team. In 1976, we partnered on a mural commemorating the U.S. Bicentennial. The mural gained significant recognition, even capturing the attention of President Gerald Ford during his visit to Connecticut. Impressed by the work, he requested it be preserved in the National Archives as a symbol of American patriotism.
In the early 2000s, I discovered my passion for photography, which has since earned me several awards for my work in photography and image artistry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned to painting, embracing acrylics, oils, and mixed media. I often incorporate elements of my photography into my art, striving to create pieces that resonate with and inspire viewers.
Today, I divide my time between Connecticut, where I enjoy summers with my grandchildren, and Florida, where I spend the winters, continually pursuing my artistic passions.