If Ashland artist Alicia Mannix’s remodeled 1960 kitchen and great room were a painting, it could be described as an abstract, industrial sun rising over a soft, Southwestern desert. And that’s just what Alicia wanted — an ultra-modern kitchen that’s totally open to a warm and inviting living area, all bathed in as much sunlight as possible.
People often ask me how I come up with ideas. I usually have no idea what I am going to do. I play with shapes and paint like a kid--soon finding the piece's destiny. Incredible things race through my mind and feelings while I develop something---I have something impressive evolving, then I ruin it and I am very sad, then I come up with something new that's better.
I decided to take my dog for a walk around the New Theater just so that I can give it a longer look from all angles. We walked and walked as I was taking deep breaths so that I could get in touch with my higher self, you know, the one that tries to be non-judgmental and deep. Since I am now functioning on that level most of the time, thanks to my tenure as an Ashlander...