Artistic Practice

Maxine De Beer is a London-based artist, known for her multidisciplinary artistic practice rooted in abstract expressionism and the environmental art movement. Her pieces predominantly feature everyday found objects, carefully transformed into multi-media sculptural pieces that serve as a profound "Call To Action". Employing wire, wax, clay, or stitching as binding agents, she meticulously layer these found items, resulting in compositions characterised by raw, textured, and tumultuous qualities. Central to her thematic exploration is a probing inquiry into the fate of our waste over vast stretches of time, akin to the preservation and subsequent discovery of fossils by humanity.

​

Maxine strategically integrates found objects into her works to impart tactile richness and to elucidate contemporary societal dynamics, particularly concerning the pervasive issue of waste and its ecological ramifications. Through her crafted yet minimalist compositions, she creates a novel narrative that reflects her nuanced perception of the surrounding world, delving into societal issues and her own place within it, conveyed through her artistic creations.

 

It is through her artistic practice, that Maxine aspires to underscore the intrinsic connection between artists and the natural world, simultaneously advocating for environmental awareness and societal introspection. Utilising found and recycled materials, she strives to redefine conventional narratives while challenging the boundaries of artistic mediums, thus blurring the demarcation between consumption and creation. Through a juxtaposition of recycled / found materials and traditional mediums, finely worked with sections removed and moulded, Maxine's work poignantly reflects the rapidity with which societal transformations occur, utilizing both traditional and innovative materials to convey this temporal flux.