QUOTES

On Max:

"You are officially a pillar of the community,
in the shadows lurking."
-mactruque, Artist

"Max Micheals is still my hero.
We gotta thank you for being the
greatest inspiration a zinester in Duval
could ever have."
- Section 8, scene zine - Jacksonville, FL

"At first glance, Max Michaels doesn't look like the type of guy
who makes an economy soar. In Michaels' case, he has had a
pretty direct impact on Jacksonville's economy: Michaels and his
business partner, Nathaniel Thorin, produce Movement Magazine,
decorate nightclubs, design Web sites and handle a host
of tasks that combine art and business.” "
- Timothy J. Gibbons, The Times-Union article "The Cool Factor"

"I really think you should teach here at my school.
Everything that you have tried to instill in employees of the
magazine, club and other ventures [for free] they are teaching
college kids at outragous prices!"
- Alisha E., Movement intern

"You are brilliant!!!"
- Steve Williams - PedestrianProjects.com, Jacksonville, FL

"You are the man and keep fightin the good fight. 
Viva Movement!"
- Moxxi Saint Claire, Experimental Theatre Performer/Writer

"Awesome, thanks Max!!! Your writing is entertaining!"
- PARAMOUNT pictures representative for CLOVERFIELD review


On design:

"We LOVE it! We really feel like you understand
our creative and professional vision!"
- Karen Barnes for web site design of NinjaLife.net

"I like this professional shit!!!"
- Martin Atkins (Invisible Records) for Sheep On Drugs tour design

"MAX you are a Genius!!""
- Dj Catharsis on flyer design for Canvas of Sound

"FANTASTIC, GREAT, BEAUTIFUL, HIP, ETC -
Truly looks awesome."
- Troy (Museum of Contemporary Art) on flyer design for Canvas of Sound

"Max has done it again. He freakin' rules!"
- Amanda (WaxCreative/DreamCon) for flyer design

"You're so kind showing things in such detail.
You're such a wiz!"
- Gunnel (Edge City) on design advice

"Just want to compliment Max on the great job he did."
- Ralph (MDRsterling) on Illustrator design for shopping bags)



On Nightlife Promotions:

"You should certainly be proud of the scene
you've contributed to ... everyone spoke so
highly of you. I know they are lucky to have you!"
- Bradley - CHANT, Austin TX

"Thanx for making [Skinny Puppy]
happen here in Jax Max!"
- Anne K.

"I truly feel I found my new home at the FACTORY!!!I
Love it!!! Truly adore it!!! See you there!!!"
- Velvet Kisses

"[FACTORY] is the best damn club!
Keep up the fantastic work!"
- Rik& Matt of EARTH EMPIRE

"For the record.. This past weekend was my second time
at Factory. I love the people, the music, and everything
you bring to Jax. I will definetly be around more often and
thanx to those who work hard to keep this club going!"
- Jessica



On Art:

“Dark, twisted, and ominously beautiful.”
Darren Lynn Bousman,
director of REPO! The Genetic Opera
www.repo-opera.com

"For those of us whose tastes are firmly entrenched in the macabre, it's easy
to fall in love with the dark world Michaels has created. But what truly sets
him apart is the fact that he creates every photographic element in each
piece. In this day of appropriation where 'works of art' are comprised of
clip-art and digital 'found objects' from the virtual junkyard of the internet,
it is commendable the pains he's taken to create every corner of his
strange and wonderful world."
Voltaire
filmmaker, Musician, Artist
www.voltaire.net

Max Michaels has an artistic vision that uses the human body
not merely as inspiration, but rather as the frame work for
conceptual, political, and social commentary. The images range
from beautiful to horrific, but rarely wander from their focus on
anatomy as the mechanism of art-making, as opposed to its
subject matter. Although constructed through photographic
elements, the images contain a sculptural quality and each
structure takes on a scientific aesthetic. The human figure
is eerily warped into 'Frankensteinian' creations built to
represent a perspective of the world, but always containing an
element of shock. In his art, the sanctity of the human body
is often violated, and this serves to jar the viewer into feeling
the concept, even before the analytical mind can grasp it.
Rogue
of The Crüxshadows
www.cruxshadows.com

“Max, with camera always in hand, stitches together
an appropriately creepy, living dead world littered
with the segmented worms of his own adventures.
Of course nothing but fun is to be had in the real
world with Max, yet he neatly manages to sculpt
the Sturm und Drang, trauma induced peeking,
just behind his eyelids.”
Ogre
ohGr/Skinny Puppy
www.skinnypuppy.com

“I love what Max does, just like in a good remix or
production of a song - the manipulations, the days
of messing and leaps of thought mesh into one
co-hesive thought - a unique signature.
Pretty rare to see these days.”
Martin Atkins
INVISIBLE Records/PIGFACE founder
www.invisiblerecords.com

"Max's work exists somewhere out on the periphery
between classic surrealism and his own
twisted dream logic."
William Morrison
of American Memory Project and ohGr
www.americanmemory.net

"GROTESQUE poignantly explores the dark side of cybernetics ...
of man and machine combined. A future that haunts the
dark corners of our minds."
Nick Young
of the band A.i.
www.aimusic.com

"The galleries are fantastic. I really liked 'Grotesque'
'No Resolution' and your 'Voyeur' series.
I also like how diverse all the work is, as well."
Chris Vrenna
of Tweaker/Nine Inch Nails
www.tweaker.net

"I love it.... very interesting images."
Thomas Kuntz
artist of ancient arcana and modern technologies
www.artomic.com


"This is the stuff nightmares are made of.
Awesome, and utterly fantastic to observe."
- Brett Hudson

"While browsing I found your artwork.
I wanted to say that I think you are
an entirely twisted genius.
I am absolutely astounded by your work."
- J. Kallio

"Your Art Is Amazing! This is just amazing
and I wanted to let you know
that I think your art is great,
the work of a very talented person!"
- Juan Cabana



On Film:

Quotes on FAERIE PERIL, Max's first film:

"Innovative"
- Matt Soergel - Movie critic - The Florida Times Union (Jacksonville.com)

"It looks like Dave McKean and Jim Henson had a love child."
- Avery Butterworth
Merger Studios (www.mergerstudios.com)

"Burton-esque!"
-Tony Allegretti

"I really enjoyed your film and look forward to
screening it at the Museum."
- Allison Graff - Director of Education - Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art

"The piece is faerie cool. Great use of music,
I am happy to participate. You are so talented
and it really is great to collaborate with you."
- Curse Mackey
Grim Faeries, PIGFACE, Thrill Kill Kult
deComposer of the musical score for Faerie Peril

"Faerie Peril reminds me of Curse."
- Xtina X
Grim Faeries
deComposer of the musical score for Faerie Peril

"Spooky!"
-Abra, age 7. Spawn of Curse and Xtina