K. Lee Manuel
United States, 1936–2003
Place of BirthLoma Linda, California, United States
BiographyK. Lee Manuel was drawn to art in college. She was determined to make part of everyday life and therefore focused on wearable art. She began by painting garments for her growing family. Now, Manuel is perhaps best known for the garments she creates, some of which incorporate thousands of feathers and are evocative of clothing used in ceremonies in non-Western cultures. Her richly complex pieces are sought by both collectors and connoisseurs. Education: B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute, 1959
Years: France, 1896 – 1985
Years: United States/Navajo, b. 1934
