About the Artist

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English
Max RAVELOSON is a self-taught multimedia artist.
Born on the Island of Madagascar to a family that moved all over the great island. 
Inspired by the culture, landscapes, and beauty of the island. Began by making forms from  rice field clay as a young child. Painted canvases with left-over industrial paints by using his own hair as a brush.
Curious and interested by modern technology, he has been involving in photography, videography and music recording lately.
He also promotes other musicians as a hobby.  Max calls his own style "MODERN - PRIMITIVE."




Français
Max RAVELOSON est un artiste autodidacte multimédia.
Né sur l'île de Madagascar . Issue d' une famille qui a déménagé partout à travers la grande île.
Inspiré par la culture, les paysages et la beauté de l'île. Il commencé par modeler des formes à partir des argiles du champ de riz dès son jeune âge.
Des toiles peintes avec les restes des peintures industrielle en utilisant ses propres cheveux comme  pinceau.
Curieux et intéressé  par la technologie moderne, il est impliqué dans la photographie,la vidéographie et l'enregistrement de musiques ces derniers temps.
Il favorise également d'autres musiciens comme un passe temps.  Max appelle son propre style "MODERN - PRIMITIVE."

Shows and exhibitions



          -  " Design by Color"  Logo commission, Seattle, WA- USA 2023
          -  " Shama " Restaurant Logo commission , Seattle, WA - USA  2022
          - "2015 Greenwood Car Show" Public show of the SARETY trailer- Seattle, WA- USA- 2015
          - "Finishing School" Logo Wall design- Seattle, WA - USA - 2014
  • - "Basic Knowledge" Logo wall design- Seattle,WA- USA - 2014
  • - "Modern -Primitive Painting"   Solo exhibition  at the  Alliance Française - Dar Es Salaam - Tanzania - 2010
  • - "Biennale EASTAFAB " East African Art festival at the Alliance Française - Dar Es Salaam - Tanzania - 2009
  • -"Heteroclite"  Solo exhibition at Conor Byrne - Seattle ,WA - USA - 2008
  • - "An Evening in Madagascar"  Show with a world-known guitarist (D'gary) at Tradition Fair Trade - Olympia ,WA - USA -  2007
  • - "Madagascar en Couleur" Solo exhibition  at Le Tunnel galerie  - Veretz ,  France - 2004
  • - "Madagascar l'île insolite"  Solo exhibition at Le Tunnel galerie - Veretz , France -  2000
  • - "Delire"  Solo exhibition at the Maison des Association - Tourcoing ,  France  - 1999
  • - "Le BUS" Night club wall decoration and logo commission- Madagascar -1999
  • - Collective exhibition  at the Gallerie " l'Atelier ", Antanananrivo - Madagascar - 1998
  • - Chosen by " Revue Noire" Magazine  ,Antananarivo - Madagascar - 1997
  • - " Jeune Espoir" first prize , Anatananarivo - Madagascar - 1995
  • - " Modern- Primitive Pottery" Solo show at SAMARA Hotel, Antananarivo -Madagascar - 1995
  • - Collective exhibition at the HILTON , Antananarivo - Madagascar - 1995
  • - " Oasis d'Art"  Opened own workshop and gallery  in Ambohimahasoa - Madagascar - 1994

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