The new exhibition combines the work of 3 Jealous artists, Maxine Gregson, Jess Wilson and Ally McIntyre.

Maxine's work, described as retro-futuristic combines nostalgic vignetted scenes from the past with uncanny objects, shapes and architecture. They remind us of the the concrete from the Barbican, paired with vintage americana and the memory of a tropical glasshouse. Read the interview below to find out more about Maxine's work and make sure you pop along to the exhibition which runs from 6th to 22nd June at our Shoreditch gallery.

Jealous:

Can you introduce your work in less than 10 words?

Maxine:

I’m a retro-futuristic collage artist, who creates handprinted screenprints.

Maxine Gregson - Sea of Tranquility 

Jealous:

You’re showing a number of new works with us for your upcoming group exhibition: ‘Wanderlust’. How did you choose which works you wanted to put together?

Maxine:

I think all of them have a Wanderlust quality to them. The notion of travelling to distant places and dreamscapes connects all of them. You can’t quite place where the people are in my artwork, but it’s somewhere you’d like to be.

Road Trip - A4 Edition

Pool Party - A4 Edition

Beach Retreat - A4 Edition

Jealous:

There is a definite retro edge to your work. Where does the inspiration for your work come from?
 

Maxine:

A lot of my imagery is collected from vintage postcards and magazines. They are usually a starting point. The idea of transporting something from the past, and placing them in a new or ‘other' world setting is intriguing to me. I love creating the sense of nostalgia for something or somewhere.

Jealous:

The title ‘Wanderlust’ refers to the wish to travel far away. A lot of your work is reminiscent of California. Is there a link there at all?

Maxine:

Yes I do have a fascination with California. Palm Springs in particular because of the architecture and desert backdrop. I love places where swimming pools are almost a normal thing to have in the back garden, or even a necessity. Which brings in my swimming obssession! A lot of my starting points are imagery from vintage Motels in America, so the natural setting for these is an American landscape of some sort. 

Jealous:

You screenprint your work yourself. How important is it to you to connect physically with the work? 

Maxine:

I think it’s really important. The printing of my pieces are a big part of my creative process, I don’t see it as a separate thing. I make adjustments to colours and artwork along the way. I also get a lot of satisfaction out of knowing that I’m wholly responsible for what people are purchasing.
 

Jealous:

Is there a particular artist who inspires your work?

Maxine:

My inspirations are a real mix of artists such as Richard Hamilton, El Lissitsky and Peter Blake with photographers Slim Aarons, William Eggleston, and 60s architects Superstudio.

Like what you see here and fancy owning a Maxine Gregson work for yourself? Click here to find all of Maxine's works in one place on the Jealous website!