Amani M. Heywood
Artist Statement:​
Amani Heywood is a dynamic painter whose vibrant works bridge the worlds of fine art and contemporary culture. With a distinguished portfolio that includes collaborations with renowned hip-hop artists such as BKTHERULA, HASS IRV, Cash Cobain, SahBabii, and Radamiz, Amani’s art resonates deeply within the music and entertainment industry.
His talent has been showcased in multiple prestigious exhibitions across major cities including New York, Miami, London, and Paris. Amani has partnered with notable galleries such as Holy Art Gallery, All St. Gallery, and Equity Gallery, as well as contributing his artistic vision to non-profit organizations like the ASAP Foundation.
Amani’s work has garnered attention in various publications, including W Magazine, Artist Close Up, and Canvas Rebel, highlighting his innovative approach and unique style. In addition to his gallery exhibits, Amani has expanded his creative footprint through collaborations with brands like 2nd Street, Extra Butter, RAINS, Fried Rice, and LAAMS, where he has developed unique clothing, objects, and interactive experiences designed to engage and inspire customers and VIP clients alike
Through his art, Amani Heywood continues to push boundaries, merging diverse influences and creating works that not only captivate but also provoke thought and conversation in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art.
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Bio:
My name is Amani Heywood and I'm a Bronx-born Trinidadian artist. I use my love of fashion, philosophy, and architecture to invoke a feeling that I then translate into an abstract mindscape.
As a child, I was diagnosed with dyslexia. This made me see letters morph into the swirls and squiggles we see today in my work. It always felt like I wasn't reading, but more like interpreting these symbols so I could move through the world. Now that I have an understanding of what my brain was doing, I like to show people what I saw then.
Pouring, dripping, throwing, and spraying are only some of the application techniques I use to apply color to whatever object I’m painting. Matching and blending colors until I have a photo that represents my feelings is what I love.
Past Exhibitions:
Group: "Chaos Theory" Bronx River Art Center 1087 E Tremont Ave. New York, NY 2024
Solo: "Untitled Tile Project" LAAMS 74 Orchard St. New York NY. October 2024
Solo: "Inch x Inch" 30-30 Steinway St. New York, NY October 2024
Solo: "KRoME RAiN" 77 East 3rd St. New York, NY September 2024
Group: "Abstraction" Holy Art Gallery 21-31 Shacklewell Ln. London UK August 2024
Solo: "Tapestries and Wallpaper for Justin M. Harcum" 30-30 Steinway St. New York, NY May 2024
Group: "Act3" Galeria Azur 1626 NW 36th St. Miami FL April 2024
Solo: "Wallpaper: Colomiba Series" 187 Chrystie St. New York NY April 2024
Solo: "Garden of Earthly Delights" All St. Gallery 119 Hester St. New York NY July 2023
Solo: "Living Room Livin' " LAAMS 74 Orchard St. New York NY. May 2023.
Group: "Afro Futures Gala" Presented by Sun Art Brooklyn 748 Manhattan Ave. New York NY April 2023.
Group: "Winter Palace" Presented by Equity Gallery 245 Broom St. New York NY. Feb 2023.
Group: "Textured Words" Presented by Sun Art Brooklyn 748 Manhattan Ave. New York NY Nov 2022.
Group: "Convergence" Presented by Sun Art Brooklyn 748 Manhattan Ave. New York NY Sep 2022.
Solo: "Paradise Paintings" LAAMS 74 Orchard St. New York NY July 2022.
Solo: "I Did This Shit In My Room" LAAMS 74 Orchard St. New York NY Jan 2022.