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Maybach started his art career in 2010. His first exhibition was for Art Dubai in 2013 as a VIP guest, then he exhibited 39 large-scale works in Venice, Italy at the Villa Pisani National Museum. He later exhibited in Venice, Italy, Barcelona, and The Netherlands, showcasing a series of works that also included a screening of the trailer for his documentary, “The Jumper Maybach Story.” This exhibition led to further opportunities, including showcases at the Galerie du Louvre in Paris, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, and the Venice Biennale.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nickerson |first=By Ryan |title=Meet Ben Workman, aka, Jumper Maybach- an informal artist who skyrocketed to success |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bellaire/article/Ben-Workman-aka-Jumper-Maybach-is-an-informal-16536784.php |access-date=2024-05-29 |work=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-06 |title=The Art of Healing |url=https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2017/07/the-art-of-healing/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=OutSmart Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Amato |first=Joey |date=2018-05-08 |title=Jumper Maybach, the ’21st Century Jackson Pollock,’ Celebrates Pride With a Brand-New Collection |url=https://hornet.com/stories/jumper-maybach-introspection/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Hornet |language=en}}</ref> |
Maybach started his art career in 2010. His first exhibition was for Art Dubai in 2013 as a VIP guest, then he exhibited 39 large-scale works in Venice, Italy at the Villa Pisani National Museum. He later exhibited in Venice, Italy, Barcelona, and The Netherlands, showcasing a series of works that also included a screening of the trailer for his documentary, “The Jumper Maybach Story.” This exhibition led to further opportunities, including showcases at the Galerie du Louvre in Paris, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, and the Venice Biennale.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nickerson |first=By Ryan |title=Meet Ben Workman, aka, Jumper Maybach- an informal artist who skyrocketed to success |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bellaire/article/Ben-Workman-aka-Jumper-Maybach-is-an-informal-16536784.php |access-date=2024-05-29 |work=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-06 |title=The Art of Healing |url=https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2017/07/the-art-of-healing/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=OutSmart Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Amato |first=Joey |date=2018-05-08 |title=Jumper Maybach, the ’21st Century Jackson Pollock,’ Celebrates Pride With a Brand-New Collection |url=https://hornet.com/stories/jumper-maybach-introspection/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Hornet |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2022, Maybach partnered with the Trevor Project, the world’s most significant suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. As part of this partnership, Maybach donated a portion of sales from items sold through his website for February.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amato |first=Joey |date=2022-02-18 |title=JUMPER MAYBACH Partners with THE TREVOR PROJECT - Donates A Portion Of Sales For the Entire Month Of February {{!}} Lavender Magazine |url=https://lavendermagazine.com/online-exclusives/jumper-maybach-partners-with-the-trevor-project-donates-a-portion-of-sales-for-the-entire-month-of-february/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In the same year, he also formed new partnerships with several brands. These partnerships have led to the production of Jumper Maybach's product lines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contemporary Artist Jumper Maybach Partners with 4 Fashion/Lifestyle Brands |url=http://stylemagazine.com/news/2022/jul/18/contemporary-artist-jumper-maybach-partners-4-fash/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=stylemagazine.com}}</ref> |
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His works are featured in various collections worldwide, and he continues to exhibit in renowned art spaces and art fairs. In 2023 and 2024, Maybach's works were showcased in several notable exhibitions, including the Reno Tahoe International Art Show, the Hampton Fine Art Fair in Southampton, New York and Art Miami in Miami, Florida |
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Ben Earl Workman (born August 06, 1963), known by his professional name, Jumper Maybach, is an American abstract expressionist artist and painter known for his vibrant paintings. Bold colors, sweeping brushstrokes, and abstract forms characterize his work.[1][2]
Biography
Early life
Maybach was born on August 06, 1963, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and moved to Houston when he was 13. Maybach, Systems Server Administrator, Virtualization Specialist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He worked at the VA for 37 years before leaving after being sexually harassed there and won a lawsuit regarding those claims.[1]
Maybach said he chose his first name, Jumper, because his grandfather, Earl Readdy, gave him that nickname when he was three because he used to jump around a lot. He got the Maybach part from the family of Wilhelm Maybach, a famous German engine designer who did some early work for Mercedes-Benz.[1]
Career
Maybach started his art career in 2010. His first exhibition was for Art Dubai in 2013 as a VIP guest, then he exhibited 39 large-scale works in Venice, Italy at the Villa Pisani National Museum. He later exhibited in Venice, Italy, Barcelona, and The Netherlands, showcasing a series of works that also included a screening of the trailer for his documentary, “The Jumper Maybach Story.” This exhibition led to further opportunities, including showcases at the Galerie du Louvre in Paris, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, and the Venice Biennale.[3][4][2][5]
In 2022, Maybach partnered with the Trevor Project, the world’s most significant suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. As part of this partnership, Maybach donated a portion of sales from items sold through his website for February.[6]
In the same year, he also formed new partnerships with several brands. These partnerships have led to the production of Jumper Maybach's product lines.[7]
His works are featured in various collections worldwide, and he continues to exhibit in renowned art spaces and art fairs. In 2023 and 2024, Maybach's works were showcased in several notable exhibitions, including the Reno Tahoe International Art Show, the Hampton Fine Art Fair in Southampton, New York and Art Miami in Miami, Florida
References
- ^ a b c Catts @NeighborEverett, Everett (2019-07-24). "Jumper Maybach's collection is coming to Buckhead's Wentworth Gallery". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b Email (2018-07-11). "Artist-activist Jumper Maybach, aka Ben Workman, is not clowning around". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Nickerson, By Ryan. "Meet Ben Workman, aka, Jumper Maybach- an informal artist who skyrocketed to success". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "The Art of Healing". OutSmart Magazine. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Amato, Joey (2018-05-08). "Jumper Maybach, the '21st Century Jackson Pollock,' Celebrates Pride With a Brand-New Collection". Hornet. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Amato, Joey (2022-02-18). "JUMPER MAYBACH Partners with THE TREVOR PROJECT - Donates A Portion Of Sales For the Entire Month Of February | Lavender Magazine". Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Contemporary Artist Jumper Maybach Partners with 4 Fashion/Lifestyle Brands". stylemagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.