Steven Manolis

J. Steven Manolis is an American abstract expressionist artist and the founder and co-owner of Manolis Projects, which is the largest private studio-gallery in Florida.12 He is known for his vibrant, color-saturated abstract paintings that use both watercolor and acrylic on canvas.1

Manolis had a successful career on Wall Street before fully committing to his art career in 2014.2 He studied privately under renowned artist Wolf Kahn for 30 years before going public with his first solo exhibition.1 Since then, his artistic career has seen rapid growth, with multiple solo museum shows, gallery exhibitions, and corporate installations.12

As an artist, Manolis focuses on abstract expressionism, emphasizing communication through colors, geometrics, and other symbols.1 His work often explores themes related to nature, the universe, and environmental issues such as climate change.2 Manolis is also known for his "REDWORLD" series, which reflects his life philosophy of pursuing passions with full commitment and discipline.2

Manolis Projects, his studio-gallery, has evolved into an artist salon and hosts several group shows annually, including a major exhibition coinciding with Art Basel Miami.2 His LinkedIn username is jstevenmanolisart, confirming his identity and professional presence on the platform.34