He describes it as “bouillant” – boiling or hot. A fiery explosion of molten core colours and sharp geometries that crack like volcanic glass. His Cameroonian heritage is the very paint he dips his brush into – a calling to, in his words, “use diversity to create something unique.” Manga wears his influences on his sleeve.. Nods to Basquiat’s iconography can be unearthed. Pop culture is charged and defiant. For Ms. Lauryn Hill's tour with The Fugees, his teaser trailer pulsates with expressionism – interweaving raw footage and Dadaist cut-outs to shape a nostalgic journey through the legendary artist's career.

A self-taught artist, Maxime recently added movement to his growing arsenal of talents.  His brand collaborations are red-hot – Adidas, Converse, Disney, Apple, Procreate, Adobe. Even The Academy – yes, the one that dishes out the Oscars. Yet, as his career heats up, he remains committed to, in his words, “animating rebellion.” His vision is burning brighter than ever.