Manera’s portrayal of American commercialism (and perhaps monopolies in general) is expressed using the earliest incarnation (1934) of the American Airlines logo. This collage of paint, logo design, and the flight of commercial jets during stormy chaos catches the eye and turns the cogs of the mind as an all thought-provocative work of art..

Born in 1947, Asmara, Italy. As a painter, designer and sculptor he participated in the Quadrennial in Rome in 1996. In 2011 he exhibited at the York Hall, LIV collateral event of the Venice Biennale held in Rome. As an actor he used the pseudonym, Joseph Logan. His brother was an actor and director, Gianni Manera.