MAX BERRY is a painter who depicts vast dream-like landscapes and still-lives with recurring imagery and symbolism. His works are playful and wondrous and filled with beautiful shadows. The recurring image of the house evokes a simultaneous sense of nostalgia and belonging.
His studio is located in an industrial neighbourhood, above an old print shop. I’m always intrigued to see where artists set up, and what they call their studio!
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL WORKSPACE IN THREE WORDS
Clean, functional, natural light.
DO YOU WORK AND LIVE IN THE SAME SPACE, IF SO HOW DOES THAT AFFECT YOUR WORK?
No, but some days I wish I didn’t have to leave.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
As a thoroughfare.
WHAT CAN YOU SEE OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOWS?
Car dealership!
DESCRIBE A REAL LIFE MUNDANE SITUATION THAT INSPIRES YOU?
Riding a bicycle.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM PROJECT?
To build my own home.
FAVOURITE SONG/BAND WHILE WORKING?
Ryuichi Sakamoto
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN AND FROM WHOM?
“Live simply by simply living,” in a found piece of paper.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ARTIST’S TOOL?
My 2.4-metre mobile mirror.
WHAT MINDSET/MOOD DO YOU MAKE YOUR BEST ART/WORK?
Belly full and heart easy…
WHEN YOU DAY DREAM IN YOUR SPACE AND JUST LOSE YOURSELF IN THOUGHT, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING OR WORRYING ABOUT?
Thinking about light and shadow, worrying about lunch.
Where They’ is a visual documentation of the creative environments of artist & people, that meet during my travels, of homes and studios.
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