Victorien Liria, also known as Maye, was born in Sète in 1990. Passionate about drawing, he initially expressed himself in the streets of Montpellier through graffiti, where…
he began exploring lettering in 2004. Influenced by the local scene, he took advantage of every encounter to continue his learning and quickly made a name for himself among his peers. His determination and talent allowed him to improve rapidly on the walls.
Being self-taught in painting, Maye transitioned from walls to canvases in 2013. He works on both practices in a complementary manner. Painting on canvas allows him to use the experimentation he developed on ephemeral surfaces and to start building his work in a lasting way. Unlike walls, canvases are meant to endure, so he takes the opportunity to express his attention to detail and narrative.
His work on canvas takes us on a journey through allegorical scenes inspired by his personal experiences, memories, and fueled by his imagination. A perfectionist, Maye enjoys playing with the depth of the image, light effects, and materials to create landscapes where nature covers the ruins of a futuristic world. The juxtaposition of technology and lush vegetation reminds us of the fragile relationship between humans and nature.
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