The whimsical world created by Max Dana is often defined as baroque-like and floral, with a pre-1930s inspiration as well as urban. Her first character made its appearance in the mid-Eighties, on the walls of Paris/La Défense (France); an observing eye named da-eYe, carefully painted on the lower part of the fresh work done by the graffiti artists of her group.
From an early age, Max Dana had drawn imaginary characters and fashion sketches; she expressed her love for writing by creating a student newspaper, she wrote a play for theatre at 17, and directed her first short-movie at 18. Having a keen interest in journalism and photography, she first considered to work as a photojournalist.
During her studies, the arrival of the Internet in the early Nineties made it possible for Max to express her talent for graphic design and writing by creating websites covering various of her favorites topics including videogames, hi-tech, cars, music, vinyl toys, TV Shows, movies, sports, Japan… These sites are still online today.
In 1995, Max Dana had her first virtual exhibition on the Internet and when she finished her studies, she pursued a career in project management and consulting. In 1997, the observing eye from the Eighties made its return but in the virtual world of the Internet, and the Sama characters from the World of Sama created in the mid-90s, appeared during the second virtual exhibition in 1998.
Read more on Max Dana – Official Website.