About
Maxine Farmer is sculptor whose speciality is capturing energy and emotion as permanent 3D memories, removing extraneous detail to reveal the essential information. Those ephemeral moments: a shrug of a shoulder, a twist of a neck, poised for flight…all these tell us more about each other than words ever can. Maxine delights in creating art that produces a connection or reaction, whether joy, calm, evoking a precious memory, love, inspiration, wonder, contemplation, and so on. Most of Maxine's works are sculpted in clay, plaster or mixed-media, then cast in the UK into bronze (and she has also had 3D-printed casts created in the UK).
During Maxine has:
Been selected for representation by the prestigious Hayden Gallery in Marlow, UK, which have now sold a number of her sculptures to collectors.
Selected by the Royal Society of British Artists for their annual exhibition at The Mall Galleries (The Big Reader)
Exhibited (and sold via) at the Cotswold Sculpture Park for their entire season
Exhibited at Leander Club during the first May bank holiday (as part of the Henley Arts Trail)
Exhibited (and sold via) at Odney Club as part of the Cookham Sculpture Festival until May 19
Exhibited (and sold via) at St Martins in the Crypt for the 118 Keys charity art exhibition and sale May 21-23
Had her work sold via galleries, exhibitions, Saatchi Art, and via private sale to collectors.
In previous years she as exhibited via the National Trust and other events. Shortlisted for the International Emerging Artists Awards for three consecutive years (2021/2022/2023), Maxine has studied at St Martin’s, the V&A, and Tate Britain in London. She has also had one-to-one tuition from/ collaborated with Beatrice Hoffman, the celebrated Oxfordshire-based sculptor. Until recently focused on private commissions, she now seeks awareness of her work among a wider audience.
As well as 3D works, Maxine also creates bas relief (2D wall sculptures). Her primary focus for 2025 is on creating larger pieces, in particular for outdoor installation.
A British citizen who divides her time between the UK and France, Maxine is a member of the Oxford Sculptors Group, Surrey Sculpture Society, and the Visual Artists Association.
In addition to having her works available via the Hayden Gallery, Cotswold Sculpture Park and Saatchi Art, Maxine will also except certain commissions, depending on the requirement.