CONTACT
Maximilian Michaelis
Mathias Soironstraat 24
6217 PD Maastricht
Netherlands
mail@maximilianmichaelis.com
+31 (0)617 98 2759
The basis and inspiration for my work are my feelings, feelings for myself and my surroundings as well as for the society in which we are living. I am constantly observing and reflecting. The analysis of mankind, its systems, thoughts, feelings, the ambiguity of the human being always contribute to my artwork. I want to transfer a thought or a feeling into my artwork, I am not only creating an object, I rather imbue a piece of art with an intangible quality.
The drawings, sculptures and objects I create evolve from a very concentrated and often repetitive process. An almost meditative act, a sequence which is as much part of the work itself as the feelings and ideas that leave their mark on my pieces. I develop my thoughts into an object or allow them to melt into it. I work with hundreds of wires until something comes into existence, until something emerge from a concentrated flow. I am always searching for an organic vibrancy in my work, for an aura that is subtle but still present, more to be felt than to be seen.