Born: 1987
Hometown: Bern
Based in: Bern
Maximo Simon creates flowing and structured works of art. He immerses himself in the matter and lets himself be guided emotionally through the textures and chemical processes. His goal is to arouse emotions in the eyes of the viewer. He likes the different haptic and sensual feelings of the materials and brings them together in a limited space to create a work. His work is also inspired by the Japanese motto "Wabi-Sabi". It signifies the love for the imperfection, impermanence and irregularity of nature.
His works address the changes and fascination of nature and relate to environmental awareness. He pursues environmentally conscious approaches such as the series "Fire" and "Australian Desert Ground", which refers to the drying up of the earth and the signal of bush fires. For him, nature has also its own body language. Also are structures in his pictures important to him. These show the fragility, but also the strength of life and the diversity of nature.
Maximo Simon has exhibited in New York City, Venice, Bern and Zurich. His works can also be seen in an art museum in Chongqing in Sommer and autumn 2022. He is also represented at art fairs, including the International Art Fair Lausanne. He received his last commission from Five Global Holding from Dubai, where Maximo Simon is implementing an art commission for a planned 5***** luxury hotel in Zurich. In January 2021 he was voted "Artist of the Month" by It's Liquid Group.
He is represented by context art gallery from Venice and since 01.2023 he's working with Art Trope Gallery from Paris.
What inspires you?
the one and only: the nature
Describe your creative process.
When I've been exploring the theme of "water" in the last 2 years. I was impressed by the elementary conditions and tried to find my way into the depths of the oceans. I love water with all its qualities and I tried to explains this passion with my series "Oceanground", "Ice" and "Solitude".
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
unpretentious, lusty, tender
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
the nature is the best artist you can imagine
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
my hands and the shades of the colors
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
be yourself and do what you make happy and stay on your path
Where do you go for inspiration?
for soak up some inspiration I'm going to nature or to my quiet studio
Exhibitions
art3f Art Fair Strasbourg
2023
Kunst im Labor, Zürich
2023
Arte Genova
2023
Fondazione Amedeo Modigliani "Modigliani Opera Vision" Box 18 during Biennale di Venezia 2022
2022
ArtMuc - International Art Fair Munich presented by: Gallery kunst zürich süd
2022
Galerie Roland Neuhaus "Solo Exhibition: Nature Changes"
2022
Art Parma Fair
2022
Fiera Contemporanea Forli
2022
50 Years of Cultural Exchange China/Europe; HONG ART MUSEUM
2022
It’s Liquid International Art Exhibition in the Gallery: "The Room Contemporary Art Space" “The Body Language”
2021
International Art Fair Lausanne presented by: Gallery kunst zürich süd
2021
Artbox Project in the Gallery: Urbanside Gallery “Project World 1.0”
2021
The Visionary Projects “The Era of Change, Curated Selection”
2021
Art Talents - Art Market
2020
Awards
Artist of the month 01.2021, Venice, Italy
2021
Certificate from Artistic Commission recognition by a museum
2021
Exhibitions
art3f Art Fair Strasbourg
2023
Kunst im Labor, Zürich
2023
Arte Genova
2023
Fondazione Amedeo Modigliani "Modigliani Opera Vision" Box 18 during Biennale di Venezia 2022
2022
ArtMuc - International Art Fair Munich presented by: Gallery kunst zürich süd
2022
Galerie Roland Neuhaus "Solo Exhibition: Nature Changes"
2022
Art Parma Fair
2022
Fiera Contemporanea Forli
2022
50 Years of Cultural Exchange China/Europe; HONG ART MUSEUM
2022
It’s Liquid International Art Exhibition in the Gallery: "The Room Contemporary Art Space" “The Body Language”
2021
International Art Fair Lausanne presented by: Gallery kunst zürich süd
2021
Artbox Project in the Gallery: Urbanside Gallery “Project World 1.0”
2021
The Visionary Projects “The Era of Change, Curated Selection”
2021
Art Talents - Art Market
2020
Awards
Artist of the month 01.2021, Venice, Italy
2021
Certificate from Artistic Commission recognition by a museum
2021