Amanda Flowers
Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA
Education
MFA, Fine Arts, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
BFA, Studio Arts, Cal State Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
PROJECTS
2026 - Learning Participant in Hauser & Wirth ‘Art Community: From Studio to Collection
Education Lab’ in response to the ‘Destiny is a Rose’ 2026 exhibition.
2025 - Learning Participant in Hauser & Wirth ‘Painters on Painting: Anj Smith”
2025 - Learning Participant in Hauser & Wirth ‘James Jarvaise & Henry Taylor Learning Education Lab: Mentorship Moments
2024 - Learning Participant in Hauser & Wirth ‘Artist & Activist: Gustav Metzger.’
2024 - August08 “Pretend It’s Okay” album artwork / Commissioned painting for a musician.
2023 - Josef Lamercier “Fetish” album artwork / Commissioned painting for a musician.
2022 - The Suon Room / An art co-op in Pasadena, CA.
2022 - Destination Crenshaw / Graphic designer for advertising a few public events.
2022 - LA Eyeworks Spring/Summer Campaign Model for Collection.
2020 - Lead photographer for Tommy Hilfiger Campaign.
2020 - Lead photographer for Uggs Campaign.
2014 - Private photographer at Kendrick Lamar "Alright" Shoot / BTS photographer for music video.
AWARDS
Fall 2025 Dean’s list at University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Fall 2023 to Spring 2025 Dean’s list at California State University, Los Angeles
Fall 2020 Dean's Honors at Pasadena City College
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
2026 - USC Roski School of Art and Design Departmental Grant
2024 - Gucci Changemakers Scholarship Recipient, GUCCI, New York, NY
2024 - Audrey Wanner Peyton Millis Scholarship, California State University, Los Angeles
2023 - Individual Artist Grant from the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division
2021 - Artists' Fellowship Inc. Grant, New York, NY
PUBLICATIONS
2024 - Cal State LA Newsroom Article
2024 - The Eastsider Article
2024 – WWD, Gucci Changemakers Recipient Reveal.
2023 - Black History Month, Selected Artist for Singular Art (Parisian Art Platform).
2022 - Pasadena Now, NAACP Exhibition “A Warm Colored Collection”
EXHIBITION HISTORY
Art Fairs
2021 - The Other Art Fair - Los Angeles, CA
2019 - The Other Art Fair - Los Angeles, CA
Art Commissions
2023 - House Party Movie (2023) -“Bluo Hands Two" in Multiple Scenes
2022 -"Water Sign" Commissioned Cover Artworks for Jhene Aiko and August08
2022 - Smartwater // 'The Drop' Activation - Custom Artwork
2022 - Towards The Sun and Moon Commissioned Cover Artworks for August08
2022 - Spotify Commercial Backdrop Painting
2021 - HBO Insecure Season 5 Episode 2 – An Intense Transition 3:53 – 4:06
Solo Exhibitions
2024 - Ancestral Bridging / An Extension, COMA Gallery, CSULA, Los Angeles, CA
2024 - The Family Flower Garden - WJD Gallery, Pasadena, CA
2021 - FYLI “Moment Wall” Art Installation - Southampton, NY
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025 - Free and Abstract Exhibition, DMST Atelier Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
2025 - Graduating Capstone Exhibition, California State University, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
2025 - Undergraduate Exhibition, California State University, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
2023 - Leimert Park Jazz Festival - Los Angeles, CA
2023 - Hayward Arts Council: 40th Anniversary Exhibition - Hayward City Hall Rotunda, Hayward, CA
2023 - The Art Party via The Auction Collective & Christie’s - Christie’s Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA
2022 - Wearable Art Gala via Waco Theater - The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA
2022 - A Warmed Colored Collection - NAACP Pasadena Branch Art Exhibition, Pasadena, CA
2022 - Centered on the Center - Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA
2021 - The Hourglass Overturned - Arushi Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2021 - Peasy Virtual Show via Syla.Studio - North Carolina, CA
2020 - Swank Group Show - Los Angeles, CA
2019 - Phase One LA - Various Small Fires, Los Angeles, CA
2019 - Pasadena Emerging Artist - Pasadena City College, Los Angeles, CA