Pop art is a form of art that reflects daily life brightly
and colorfully. There are many pop art artists in the world; however few leave
an indelible impression in mind with their outstanding creativity and artwork.
Most artists go deep into their subject and at times create artwork that is
thought-provoking and able to provoke introspection, positive transformation
and action.
Peter Max is a popular and iconic artist in the field of cosmic and
pop art in the USA. He has been associated with the field of pop and cosmic art
for over 50 years and continues to impress his fans with outstanding artwork.
Millions of art lovers from across the world visit museums and galleries to
catch a glimpse of his famous artwork. He is known for the iconic music posters
he created for world famous bands way back in the 1960s. He has successfully
painted the official portraits of six American Presidents and has been chosen
to be the official artist for Super Bowl, The Grammy Awards, NHL and many other
prominent events in the USA. He loves painting and continues to draw
inspiration from subjects he sees in daily life.
His
journey as an artist
He was born in 1937 and has traveled to many places with his
mom and dad. He has lived in China, Israel, and Paris. It was both his parents who encouraged him to
pursue arts, and so he began to train under some of the most iconic artists in
the world. When he lived in Shanghai, he used to stay near a Buddhist monastery
and was deeply influenced by it. Later, he developed a love for astronomy and
this reflected in his work. If you examine most of the paintings by him, you
will find the presence of cosmic elements like the Sun, the Moon, the stars and
the planets in bold and bright colors.
The Oil
Spill at Santa Barbara in 1969
He was deeply shocked and affected by the oil spill that
occurred at Santa Barbara in 1969. This tragedy was a wake-up call for him. He
subsequently started to create artwork depicting the need to protect the
environment and save the Earth. You may see his works on Facebook and how it
has stolen the hearts of millions across the world. His colorful illustrations
spread environmental messages to stop pollution and save the planet.
Peter Max is currently an inspirational painter and role model to
several aspiring artists who wish to make their mark in the field of pop and
cosmic art to spread love and positive social messages in the world. He has
been in the field for more than 50 years; however, he still loves to draw
inspiration from daily life and replicate what he feels on canvas. He has
worked on many surfaces and loves to use a lot of bright colors and
themes. His creative posters of popular
music bands are still widely collected across the world among pop art lovers,
both young and old!
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