Maximiliano Ferro
Assistant Professor of Animation
Combining figuration and abstraction, Max Ferro sequences ideas of place, memories, sentiments and the mysteries of self-realization. His fascination with the concept and experience of creativity and self-expression informs his artmaking approach through pieces made from observation, memory and imagination. Working with such analog materials as graphite, charcoal, inks, acrylic or oil, he flows between them using digital tools and writing to create images and animations sequenced together to present a multitude of stories. The results display the psychological effects of space, the power of stories to transport us through our imaginations and ultimately, the infinite energy generated by love. As an educator, he sees teaching as a social extension of what he explores in his art: mainly, that we are all unique individuals with a voice worth sharing. As a musician, he enjoys creating improvised compositions to experience and share the wonderful decisions one can make when engaged with one’s intuition. Through his art, he aspires to reach for the ever-shifting total expression of self; always new and at its core, always present.
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With line, color and movement, Ferro presents a variety of approaches that showcase his interests of self-expression and inspires others to do the same for themselves. What is it to create? Where does our drive for self-expression come from? How can we express ourselves, benefit our community and live in unison with our planet? Max Ferro sees these questions as a launchpad for our creative spirits to gain propulsion and take flight into the constantly expanding ends of our imaginations.
Born in Tucumán, Argentina, Ferro received his MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and his BFA from The Cooper Union. He previously taught at Florida International University, Miami Dade College, Hamilton College, Colgate University, PrattMWP and Rutgers University. His work has been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in New York City, Miami, Buenos Aires and other cities.