A shared love of the sea was the beginning of a friendship and collaboration between Daniella Manini and Kneeland Co., resulting in a series of 12 original prints with the shell serving as the ultimate muse. The series came to life after Daniella traveled to her home of Peru to soak up the rich culture and vibrancy along the coast. A myriad of vividly saturated shells are featured in the series, decorated in hand-painted details and mixed with lively suns and marine life that have a playful hint of Surrealism. Inspiration was drawn from mutual interests including the atmosphere of 1970s Jamaica and the casual ease of beachside cevicherias - the latter of which helped capture the essence of their Peruvian and Mexican heritages.
Daniella Manini is a Peruvian-born self-taught and multi-disciplinary artist with 24 years of experience working in the surf industry. With an education in advertising, her portfolio bridges fashion, retail, interior design, surf culture, and media. Vibrant colors and strong visual elements reflect her distinctive style that is both playful and nostalgic, blending modern boldness with a touch of classic charm. She draws her inspiration from the sea, her children, and the environment. In addition to running her print studio, Yes, Sea, she also holds a position as a textile designer for Patagonia. Daniella currently lives in Ventura, CA with her family.
Materials: Printed on 300 gsm cold press fine art paper using archival inks, hand painted gouache details
Measurements: 25" x 25" framed
Please note that artwork will ship upon the closing of the show on August 31st.
