Maxwell N. Burnstein is a self-taught, Canadian artist whose handmade collages bridge traditional analog techniques with digital technology spanning the commercial, editorial, and fine art worlds.
Burnstein creates his collages by hand using paper, an x-acto knife, tape, and glue before being scanned into a digital file. Using an illusionary collage technique, he crafts a unique visual story with each piece of art. Burnstein has been successful working across market sectors including: automotive, beauty, fashion, travel and has also established a fine art practice focused on climate change.
Burnstein’s creative ingenuity and prestigious collaborations have allowed him to become one of the foremost collage artists to emerge from Canada.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Self-Represented
CLIENTS
AUDI, ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, BURBERRY, CANADA GOOSE, CFDA, CN TRAVELLER, CONVERSE, DUNHILL, ELLE MAGAZINE, EMPORIO ARMANI, ESQUIRE, FENDI, FINANCIAL TIMES, GQ, GUCCI, HARPER’S BAZAAR, HOW TO SPEND IT, HUDSONS BAY, INTERVIEW MAGAZINE, INSTYLE MAGAZINE, LOUIS VUITTON, LOUIS XIII, LE LABO, MAZDA, MCM, MOET HENNESSY, MOOSE KNUCKLES, MARIE CLAIRE, MR PORTER, MYLO, NUMERO, OLIVER PEOPLES, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, PAPER MAGAZINE, PORSCHE, PUMA, RCA RECORDS, REEBOK, SAMSUNG, SIMONS, SHISEIDO, TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE ATLANTIC, THE LINE HOTELS, VANITY FAIR, V MAGAZINE, VMAN, VOGUE, W HOTELS WORLDWIDE, WSJ, WWD, 1 HOTELS.
FEATURES
CNN, ELLE, FASHION MAGAZINE, GQ MAGAZINE, HARPER’AS BAZAAR, HUNGER MAGAZINE, INTERVIEW, MADAME FIGARO, METAL, NYLON, VMAN, V MAGAZINE, VOGUE, WHITEWALL, WWD.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries. Worldwide. 2022/2023.
“Heatwave.” Art Gallery of Mississauga. Canada. 2019.
"Irreverent Youth.” Art Gallery of Ontario. Canada. 2018.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
“Mi Amore.” CIBC Square, Canada. 2023.
“Our of Range.” Canada Goose Offices. Canada. 2021.
“Death of an Icon.” W Hotel: Time Square. USA. 2018.
“Jetlag.” W Hotel: Koh Samui. Thailand. 2016.
SERVICES
Collage Artworks
Build a visual story around a brand’s products and services with original collages. The artworks are made by hand using an x-acto knife, printed photography and scanned for multiple applications, such as: digital and print media, billboards, sculpture and immersive installations.
Marketing Campaigns
Burnstein’s artistic practice and global success allow him to work with brands through his handmade collages and as a featured artist. Sharing the creative process, final handmade collage and brand services or products in social content, video production, activations and workshops.
Creative Workshops
Burnstein will guide attendees through a personalized workshop that draws awareness to the brand, featured product and values. The artist gives a demonstration, sharing his collage techniques, while supporting participant’s creative journey for 60-minutes with all supplies being provided. The workshop can be modified from collage to any craft.
Content Creation
Create photography and video content that places a brand within the artist’s creative POV and lifestyle for social media and marketing. The artist can express a client’s objectives through a curated series of assets across Instagram, TikTok and digital media to create conversation and impact a brand’s presence.
Video Content and Production
Burnstein can produce and appear in video content to support the partnership by highlighting the product, branded experience and show the artistic process with voice-over and original music. The videos can be edited for cross-promotion on social media, e-commerce, in-store.
Climate Change and Sustainability
Burnstein’s fine-art practice has focused on climate change and sustainability for nearly a decade. Building on his environmental research and ability to translate scientific information through his collage artworks, Burnstein can find unique ways to share a brand’s sustainable services, products and programs.
Fine Art Commissions and Licensing
Supporting clients on the acquisition and installation of fine-artwork to support design objectives. Building on experience working for Canadian blue-chip art advisory Pursuits Inc, creating a permanent installation for CIBC Square and commissioned works for luxury hospitality brand W Hotels and Resorts.