Maxon Crumb

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Maxon Crumb
Born 1945 (age 68–69)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Field Painting, drawing, writing
Works Crumb Family Comics, Maxon's Poe, HardCore Mother

Maxon Crumb (born 1945) is an American artist and the younger brother of underground cartoonist Robert Crumb. Maxon initially started painting as a way to deal with his own personal demons. However, he has subsequently come to utilize it to support himself, replacing his previous need to panhandle.[1]

Maxon's early work can be found in works such as Weirdo, Liquidator,[2] Maxon's Poe (1997), and Crumb Family Comics (Last Gasp, 1998).

His first published novel, HardCore Mother (2000) was a study of incest and sadism.[3] Since the publication of HardCore Mother (2001)[3] his work has found a wider audience.[4]

Paintings and ink drawings can take weeks or months to complete. During this time Maxon says that he will enter into an intense creative state where the work becomes paramount, to the detriment of normal everyday concerns including eating.[1]

Maxon's drawings are available online[4] as well as fine art limited edition prints.[5]

Maxon practices celibacy and has done for many years because, as he has explained in interviews, form him sex triggers epileptic seizures.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Edward Guthmann (2006-10-03). "Still in the shadows, an artist in his own right". Sfgate.com. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  2. ↑ "Liquidator Magazine". Word-Play.com. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "HardCore Mother". Word-Play.com. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Maxon Crumb Original Art". Word-Play.com. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
  5. ↑ "Maxon Crumb Current Works". Word-Play.com. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 

External links

Family of Robert Crumb


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