Maxwell G. Miller

  • My career began in the theatrical arts as a specialist in theatrical puppetry.

    I always enjoyed the process of visual problem-solving: How can I take rigid materials and manipulate them to move in a fluid, life-like way? As I refined my techniques in the visual arts, I discovered that by manipulating charcoal and oil paint in the same way, it is uniquely possible to contain the entirety of a complex story in a single image. I developed a particular interest in mythology and history painting, and my work has become an extension of this style of storytelling.

    Realism gives me the ability to clearly communicate through recognizable imagery. I find inspiration in other artistic media that focuses on storytelling - music, movies, tv shows, folklore, mythology - but I鈥檓 most inspired by theatrical arts and puppetry. I enjoy creating artwork containing several figures or dense still-life, and most of my work falls somewhere in that range.

    There is a revival of realism happening now that I strive to be a part of. My sense of theatricality has continued to influence my compositions and has developed into a portfolio of dramatic portraiture and dense still life with a focus on storytelling.

  • Maxwell G. Miller (b.1992) is an American contemporary realist artist working in the Dominican Republic. His artistic career began in the theatrical arts, where he became well known for specializing in large-scale theatrical puppetry. He served as director, artistic designer, and scenic artist for several theater organizations based in Cleveland, Ohio before pursuing visual art professionally in 2017. After refining his technique and developing an interest in mythology and history painting, he relocated to Scranton, PA in 2020 to complete an apprenticeship with master artist Anthony Waichulis at the 脌NI Art Academy. Maxwell completed his apprenticeship in 2022, and now serves as the Dean of the 脌NI Art Academies Dominicana in R铆o San Juan, Dominican Republic, where he strives to cultivate a richer artistic community through artistic education.

    Maxwell鈥檚 sense of theatricality has continued to influence his compositions and has developed into a portfolio of dramatic portraiture and dense still life with a focus on storytelling. His work has received international awards and recognition from leading art competitions and major arts publications including The Art Renewal Center, National Art League, The FiKVA Foundation, Bold Brush, The Artist鈥檚 Network, Southwest Art Magazine, Art Base, and Art Week. He is an affiliated artist of Lovetts Gallery in Tulsa, OK, and has works in private collections across the globe.

  • www.maxwellgmiller.com

  • Artwork on this page is by Maxwell G. Miller

Virtual Solo Exhibition: 16th February - 12th March 2024

Maxwell Miller. Portrait of Olive. Oil on panel.
Maxwell Miller. The Journeyman. Oil on canvas.
Maxwell Miller. Spellbound. Oil on panel.
Maxwell Miller. The Tale of the Curious Oysters. Oil on panel.
Maxwell Miller. Strawberry Palette. Oil on panel.
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