Max Rickards
Max Rickards is a contemporary abstract artist based in Melbourne, creating original paintings and sculpture. He is mostly inspired by bright colours and rhythmic forms that showcase a fluid spontaneous style.
Limited prints
From$240
Originals
From$700
commissions
From$1,000
Upcoming Exhibition
Brunswick Street Gallery
Level 1 and 2/322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne
Opening exhibition Friday 31 July, 6-8pm
July 30–Aug 16
Exhibition Statement:
In a human’s lifetime, 90,000 hours are spent working, that’s one third of a life being goal focused and on-task. Through a fluid and spontaneous style, Max Rickards engages with relationships between time abundance, playfulness and freedom. Art that serves as a reminder to recharge your Life-Time.
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2019 - Max begun designing skateboards and surfboards using colorful resin.
2021 - His experience in boat building led to working with epoxy resin as a sculptural fine art form.
2022 - Rickards utilized New Zealand’s largest 3D resin printer to create a sculptural form so delicate, so daring. The printing technicians were doubtful, yet the project succeeded. This grew his curiosity for computer design and new technologies.
2023 - Max approaches furniture projects like large scale sculptures.
2024/2025 - Pursued formal Fine Art and Design studies in his home country, New Zealand.
2026 - Moves to Melbourne, pursuing the career of a Fine Artist.
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2022 - Aotearoa artist
The New Zealand artist magazine. Series 9 Volume 5 Issue No. 53
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Solo Exhibitions
2024 - Eyes on fire gallery, New Zealand ‘Timeless’
Group Exhibitions
2024 - Massey College Of Creative Arts ‘Charcuterie Board’ 2022
2022 - Waiheke community art gallery ‘Ka Poipoia Matariki’
Limited edition prints
This specific piece reflects a time when movement was neither rushing nor dragging. A continuous moment of talking shapes.
Limited edition (250)
A size of 75×75cm
Printed on archival canvas
Limited to 250 prints
Hand signed and numbered
Certificate of authenticity
Shipping
Ready to hang (Australian customer)
Rolled (International customer)
Dragon eye.
Limited edition (50)
A size of 90×60cm
Printed on archival canvas
Limited to 50 prints
Hand signed and numbered
Certificate of authenticity
Shipping
Ready to hang (Australian customer)
Rolled (International customer)
Limited edition (250)
A size of 75×75cm
Printed on archival canvas
Limited to 77 prints
Hand signed and numbered
Certificate of authenticity
Shipping
Ready to hang (Australian customer)
Rolled (International customer)
Limited edition (16)
A size of 60×60cm
Printed on archival canvas
Limited to 16 prints
Signed and numbered
Certificate of authenticity
Sprayed with a fade-resistant UV protective coating
Ready to hang
Unframed
Add a splash of abstract elegance to your home with this vibrant blue art piece by Max Rickards, designed to ignite creativity and reflection.
A canvas offering a unique blend of abstract shapes and vivid blue hues.
Perfect for enhancing modern, minimalist, or contemporary spaces.
Captures and reflects human emotion and vitality through dynamic design.
Transform your living space with a captivating piece that adds depth and energy, making every room a conversation starter.
Year of the
Fire horse
A time to hit the ground galloping with freedom, stamina and the sacred energy of fire.