Maxine McCrann, Early Light

I’m Maxine McCrann and I’m an American multi-media artist based in Toronto. I believe in slowing down, taking a breath, and staying for dessert. My practice is deeply inspired by community, food, wine, and the pursuit of pleasure. Through my paintings and drawings, I strive to capture the little in-between moments that make life so beautiful.

I paint with acrylic and oil stick, draw with anything I can get my hands on, and create three dimensional objects out of wood, paper, papier-mache, and other materials. I am inspired by nature, dining, friends, and by my upbringing in 90’s New York, where bold colors and dynamic compositions were ubiquitous. Through whimsical still lifes and figurative works, my greatest aim is to create art that transports both my audience and me to the moments when we felt most connected and joyful.