About the Artist
Max Savaiko is an contemporary realist Artist, who paints in the classical tradition. He was born and raised near Red Bank, New Jersey, a quiet town settled just between the Beaches of Sea Bright, and the Horse country of Colts Neck.
From a very young age Max attended various art classes to further his natural talent. During this time, he was mentored in drawing, the arts, and composition by his sister, Lauren Savaiko, also a professionally accomplished artist. Max continued his lifelong passion of Art and studied under Neil Carlin at the Brandywine Atelier and Studio Rilievo. This further strengthened his knowledge of this complex craft, and classical realism.
Max creates in oil paint in the tradition of the Old Dutch Masters using a variety of techniques that include strong use of light and shade, bold color, contrasts, and abstract shapes. His intent is to capture the viewer and elicit a visceral response, which brings them into the scene, and makes it feel as if they can touch the objects d’art.
Max’s work can been seen at this Fine Art Gallery:
- COCA Pop-Up Art Gallery in Greenville, Delaware
Max can be found painting in Kennett Square Pennsylvania, where he lives with his beautiful wife and twin daughters.
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Education:
2008 Studio Rilievo – Continuing Studies under Neil Carlin, Kennett Square, PA
2003 Brandywine Atelier – Studied under Neil Carlin, Kennett Square, PA
1988 Widener University – BA Business Management
Selected Group Exhibitions, Awards:
2022 - Yellow Springs Art Show/ Chadds Ford Art Show
2021 - 2nd Place Fusion Art International Still Life Competition.- Blanton's Bottoms Up.
2021 - Richeson 75 International Still Life Honorable mention Vodka Martini
2019 - Present - COCA Pop-Up Gallery - Featured Art and Artist - Group show and exhibit.
2013 - 2019 Hardcastle Gallery – Holiday Miniature and Group shows
2011 Art Institute and Gallery – National Juried Group Exhibition
Bohemian Art Collective – Group Exhibit
2009 Bucks County Fine Art Gallery - Plein Air Show
Hardcastle Gallery - People Place and Things
2008 The Richeson75: International Still Life & Floral Art Show and Competition – Finalist
Center for the Creative Arts – Regional Exhibition – 2nd Place.
Featured Artist – Sinclair’s, PA
2007 The Richeson75: International Still Life & Floral Art Show and Competition - Finalist
Featured Artist/ Painting Demo – Art Works, PA
2006 Featured Artist – Art Works, PA
Unionville Arts Festival, PA
2005 “Creating Peace”, Monmouth Beach Arts Center, NJ
Unionville Arts Festival, PA
Bibliography:
2008 Second Semi-Annual Richeson75 Still Life Competition, Art
Gallery Catalog
2007 First Semi-Annual Richeson75 Still Life Competition, Art
Gallery Catalog
Professional Associations:
Chester County Art Association
Oil Painters of America
National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society