Biography

Max Jansons (b. 1974, New York, NY) lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Jansons’ painting practice primarily focuses on the art historical genre of still-life, which he often expands upon through his use of both representational and abstract imagery. Jansons’ exquisite brushwork and deft handling of paint are also defining features of his work.

Jansons received his BFA from University of California, Los Angeles in 1996 and his MFA from Columbia University in 1998. Recent solo exhibitions include Rebecca Camacho Presents, San Francisco (2024; 2019); Harper’s, East Hampton, NY (2022); There-There, Los Angeles (2018); Galerie Lefebvre et Fils, Paris (2018); and 5 Car Garage, Santa Monica (2016); amongst others.

He has been in group exhibitions at Harper’s Gallery, East Hampton, NY (2022); the Nassima Landau Foundation in Tel Aviv, Israel (2022); the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge, MA (curated by Beth Rudin DeWoody) (2022); Louise Alexander Gallery, Porto Cervo, Italy (2021); and KARMA, New York (2020); amongst others. He received the DRA Fellowship, Columbia University, New York (1997-1998).

Janson's work is in the collection of The Honolulu Museum of Art.

Selected Works
  • Max Jansons, Our Little Girl, 2024
    Our Little Girl, 2024
  • Max Jansons, Elegant Sunshine, 2023
    Elegant Sunshine, 2023
  • Max Jansons, Jade Lily, 2023
    Jade Lily, 2023
  • Max Jansons, Nowhere is a Nice Place to Be, 2022
    Nowhere is a Nice Place to Be, 2022
  • Max Jansons, Hibiscus, 2020
    Hibiscus, 2020
  • Max Jansons, Rose Angel for Shiraga, 2020
    Rose Angel for Shiraga, 2020
  • Max Jansons, Inspired, 2019
    Inspired, 2019
  • Max Jansons, Ocean Flowers, 2019
    Ocean Flowers, 2019
  • Max Jansons, Always Dreaming, 2015
    Always Dreaming, 2015
Exhibitions
Art Fairs