MAYA MAXX Biography

Born in 1961, Japan., and graduated from Waseda University ( Education Major.) . Since the first solo exhibition in ’93 Tokyo, she has exhibited in various art spaces every year. Maya Maxx is a very popular Japanese contemporary artist among the younger generation in Japan. She and her art also appear frequently in media like TV shows; commercials; CD jackets and book illustrations..etc.

By her works of paintings, picture books, animation and prints, and by these varied media, Maya explores neo-Japonisme and the meaning of the modern Japanese soul.

The Live Painting events and workshops have become particularly well-known and significant in her body of work. She has visited elementary schools, universities, foster care centers, centers for children needing special care and even coffee shops to collaborate with participants. Since her first live painting performance was held in New York 2006, she's worked with children in several cities.