GarE Maxton's Artist Profile
GarE Maxton from Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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If you're looking for art work with a LOT more to it than just something to look at, you should consider acquiring a Maxton Puzzle Sculpture. I put numerous hours of work into these; each piece is hand finished on all sides, the edges are refined by rounding for a good feel and then the parts are precision fit together ( FOR A NO FORCE FIT ). For coloration, I very often use old world patination (not paint) and each sculpture is unique in its' own color scheme. Furthermore, the weight may be considerable and in keeping with every other aspect - IMPRESSIVE; a serious piece of metal sculpture. Astound your acquaintances with a show of how adept you are at putting the sculpture together or else just keep it in a prominent location and enjoy the colorful geometric appearance. It's a pleasure either way. Finally, you can rest assured it will remain unique as few people have endeavored to make metal work like this and with the present cost, skill and designing required, few people ever will................
Artist's Statement
If you're looking for art work with a LOT more to it than just something to look at, you should consider acquiring a Maxton Puzzle Sculpture. I put numerous hours of work into these; each piece is hand finished on all sides, the edges are refined by rounding for a good feel and then the parts are precision fit together ( FOR A NO FORCE FIT ). For coloration, I very often use old world patination (not paint) and each sculpture is unique in its' own color scheme. Furthermore, the weight may be considerable and in keeping with every other aspect - IMPRESSIVE; a serious piece of metal sculpture. Astound your acquaintances with a show of how adept you are at putting the sculpture together or else just keep it in a prominent location and enjoy the colorful geometric appearance. It's a pleasure either way. Finally, you can rest assured it will remain unique as few people have endeavored to make metal work like this and with the present cost, skill and designing required, few people ever will................
November 2010 The "INTIMIDATOR" referenced in Ripley's Believe It or Not Comics. June 2010 The "INTIMIDATOR" a fully functional muzzle loading pistol puzzle introduced on my website. November 2009 Joined Mark Busacca's Online Gallery at www.busaccagallery.com October 2009 "Mini-Conundrum X2" shipped to a collector in Monaco. October 2009 "Micro-Conundrum X3" designed. This 15 piece puzzle cube is composed of the original 10 pieces from Micro-Conundrum X2 plus 5 new ones. A very limited initial production is planned. June 2009 Selected for the Internet Craftmanship Museum. Check them out at www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com November 2008 "Micro-Conundrum X2" released. This 10 piece puzzle cube is composed of the original 6 pieces from Micro-Conundrum plus 4 new ones. September 2008 Three Micro-Conundrums are produced from a 100 troy ounce silver bullion bar. April 2008 "Labyrinth" SOLD OUT; final sculpture shipped to a collector in Russia. March 2008 "Micro-Conundrum" a low cost entry level puzzle sculpture composed of 6 pieces made from 5 different metals is released. December 2007 1st Prize in Sculpture in an online Art Competition at Avisen-avk's International Art Gallery. I rarely sign up for any shows or competitions but Mini-Conundrum #25 is so pretty........... November 2007 "Mini-Conundrum V2" a 1.5 inch metal cube composed of 17 pieces made from 6 or more different metals is released. August 2007 "Mini-Conundrum X2" upgrades released for shipment. March 2007 A commission for a fully Polished "Mini-Conundrum" #9 is shipped to a collector in New York. March 2007 "Mini-Conundrum" shipped to a collector in Spain. March 2007 "Symmetry I" is obtained for resale by an art dealer in the United Kingdom. February 2007 A Buffed and Brushed finish "Mini-Conundrum" is sold on Ebay to a collector in Ohio. December 2006 "Conundrum" SOLD OUT; final sculpture shipped to a collector in New Jersey. December 2006 "Mini-Conundrum" is shipped to an art dealer in China. November 2006 Released and sold a beveled "Mini-Conundrum" #7 on Ebay. Sold to a collector in New York. September 2006 Released a smaller 6 metal cube design - "Mini-Conundrum". September 2005 Released a Stepped (Mayan) Pyramid design - "Pyramid I" Released non-puzzle designs - "Maxton's Pen Chest" and "Maxton's Ring Chest". May 2005 "Conundrum II" SOLD OUT; final sculpture shipped to a collector in Australia. January 2005 "Conundrum III" #37 with 10 troy ounce pure gold bullion central cube shipped to fine arts collector in New York. "Symmetry I" and "The Conundrum" are shipped to a patron in Canada. October 2004 "Conundrum III" created. September 2004 "The Conundrum" is delivered to an art collector in The Netherlands. March 2004 Inclusion into the Picassomio.com Gallery an invitation only, online and physical art gallery based in Madrid, Spain. They display works from the masters including Picasso, Ray, Erte, Dali, Chagall and Berrocal. February 2004 Placements in numerous online galleries including featured artist at International Gallery of Art. Also listed in Zero One Art Galleries, d'ART Fine-art.com, Absolutearts.com, Artspace 2000.com, ArtWanted.com, Art Gaga Gallery, Stop4art.com, All into Fine Art.com, Art Show.com, and Yessy Art Gallery. January, 2004 "Conundrum II" is delivered to an art purchaser in United Kingdom. November, 2003 "Symmetry II" & "Symmetry III" created. "Symmetry I" is delivered to a puzzle buyer in Japan. July, 2003-January, 2005 Ongoing exhibit at Tabor Hills Gallery, 115 W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. September, 2003 "Symmetry I" created. April, 2003 "Conundrum II" created. March, 2003 "The Labyrinth" created. May, 2002 "The Conundrum" created. 2002 Maxton's Art Gallery set up at www.maxton.com for an entirely online audience. 2000-2001 With a newly obtained micro-mill, I start to learn about being a miller. 2000 Age 46, I retire from real estate development after finishing Maxton Plaza, Ypsilanti, Michigan and exiting the computer sales and leasing business. 1997 Maxton USA incorporated in Nevada and spun off from Maxton Ltd. October 19, 1996 Daughter, Sophia is born. (Actually she ran out!) April 17, 1991 Daughter, Adriana is born (She didn't stop crying for 2 years!) December 28, 1985 I marry Christine Kwasny; then we're off on our honeymoon to Toronto! 1983 Maxton Ltd purchases its' first creative property development project in Ann Arbor, MI. January 7,1981 Maxton Limited incorporated in Michigan. 1979-1980 Display "Automation II" and "Motion", two very large kinetic sculptures in malls in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. 1977-1979 Attend the University of Michigan Medical School. 1976 & 1977 Win 1st Place, Juror's Choice Award in sculpture at WMU Art Competitions 2 years in a row ("Motion" 1976, "Infinity" 1977). I graduate from Western Michigan University Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelors of Science degree. My minor in art at WMU is entirely independent study with no formal classes. 1976 Display "Infinity" in the University of Michigan Artists and Craftsmen's Guild Fair. 1975 I display "Automation II" as a special exhibit in the University of Michigan Artists and Craftsmen's Guild Fair. Later, "Automation II" goes on display in an Art Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1974 "Automation I" a kinetic sculpture made from welded steel and brass is acquired by Alan Tokar, DDS, Newberry Michigan for $2000 while exhibiting in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair and simultaneously exhibiting as an artist in the University of Michigan Artists and Craftsman's Guild Fair. 1972 Graduate from Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. I spent two summers taking art courses which is where I learned to weld. March 26, 1954 Born in Dayton, Ohio, USA.