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This series came from chasing those fleeting glimpses of Americana—hooked on certain scenes that linger in your mind. It’s the glow of a neon sign above an all-night café, the silhouette of a woman in pearls lost in thought. There’s that couple on a wet New York street, huddled close, their world shrinking to just the two of them amid the noise and lights. I kept chasing those moments that feel like they belong to a half-forgotten film—something caught between nostalgia and reality, a glimpse through a fogged-up window. Just enough light and shadow to make you wonder what happens next.
Interested in buying an artwork? Here is how it works:
- Send an email to buy@maxzorn.com with a short sales inquiry. Please include the artwork you are interested in, as well as your location. Either I or my manager Audrey Sykes will get back to you once the Special Sale is closed. Please be patient, we usually get hundreds of emails and it will take a while to sort them.
- Increase your chances: First come first serve. The faster you write us the higher your chances are to own an artwork. This special opens on Sunday, December 3rd for 24 hours if not sold out earlier.
- USA: noon (Eastern Standard Time)
- Europe: 6 pm (Central European Standard time)
- Acted too fast? Don’t worry. We read all emails and get back to you within a weeks time. Then we will clarify all details, and we seal the deal only when everything looks good on both sides.
- Right to withdrawal: Above all I want you to be happy with your artwork. If you don’t like the piece you can simply send it back within 14 days once you received it. All money will be fully refunded.
- More questions? Check out the FAQs below or write me to buy@maxzorn.com
Title: Ruby
Price: 20.000 USD — 19.000 Euros
Size: 95 x 52 inch — 240 x 130 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 5 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in 3 x LED-lit light box – ready to hang (FAQ’s below)
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Title: Tremble (you can customize a name or message to the marquees, and licence plate of the car)
Price: 12.500 USD — 11.800 Euros
Size: 93 x 48 inch — 160 x 122 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 6 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in 2 x LED-lit light box – ready to hang (FAQ’s below)
Title: Library of Dreams
Price: 6.500 USD — 6.150 Euro
Size: 34 x 48 inch — 87 x 122 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 11 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in LED-lit light box – ready to hang (FAQ’s below)
Title: Americana
Price: 6.500 USD — 6.150 Euro
Size: 32 x 48 inch — 80 x 122 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 15 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in LED-lit light frame – ready to hang (FAQ’s below)
Title: Nightcall
Price Black Frame: 1500 USD — 1420 Euro
Price Coca Cola Crate: 1600 USD — 1500 Euro
Size: 19 x 12 inch — 35 x 50 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 25 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in black LED-lit light box – ready to hang (FAQ’s below)
Frame option II: Alternatively framed in original Coca Cola crate – LED lit and ready to hang
Title: Wings
Price: 500 USD — 480 Euro
Size: 8 x 7 inch — 20 x 18 cm
Material: brown and colored packing tape
Series: 25 similar originals (explained in the FAQ’s below)
Frame: Framed in LED-lit light original cigar box (FAQ’s below)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some artworks reserved before the sale starts?
Newsletter subscribers got a notice ahead of the official opening time and have the right to reserve their favorite artwork. Feel welcome to subscribe yourself here:
I’m aware that prices for my artworks have been rising once they become public. My success as an artist wouldn’t be possible though without the ongoing interest and support of a global community that not necessarily has the deep pockets for art as collectors do. Therefore I traditionally offer selected new works or special editions for a short period exclusively on my website and below their usual price range.
These offers are limited to two works per household, work on a first-come-first-serve basis and are only up until the special sale is sold out and/or closed.
Repeating a theme allows me to work faster and therefore offer original artworks more affordably compared to a one-time-only motif.
Each single artwork is of course an original made from scratch, unique and signed. Although I try to have the artworks look alike, each one has its own character and differs slightly from the others. See it like the repeating performance of a Broadway play: although it follows the same script each night has a different dynamic.
Why is there a waiting list?
When an artwork comes in a series it doesn’t mean I have already created all versions of it. With popular editions it takes me some time to follow up on the demand.
Are these works going to last?
Yes, the works are going to last for decades to come. When finished, all works are sealed airtight to prevent humidity and air to dry out the adhesive. We also add an additional UV-resistant acrylic glass that not only protects the artwork from fading due to sunlight, but also encases the layers of tape between the two pieces of acrylic glass.
Light is what brings tape art to life. Like the effect of stained glass windows, light filters through the many layers of tape, creating a visual image. In order to display the works best indoor we build customized light boxes which support the motifs with warm, low temperature light, individually adjusted to the specific artwork. Due to the long lifetime and low temperature of LED light you may keep the light on permanently.
Watch the video for some visuals on the framing and installation process:
What if the light goes off one day?
Adapters can die after a few years but the LED light is incredibly durable. The LED lights I use have an average life expectancy of 50.000 hours. In case they fail nonetheless just contact us at info@maxzorn.com and we’ll send you a new adapter for free, or provide you with all instructions to replace the LED-strip. It’s a module system that allows exchanging parts relatively easily.
Is there a battery to charge the lightbox?
All light boxes have to be connected to the electric grid. An adapter/charger (that matches your region) and an extension cord are naturally included in your purchase. Experiments with batteries weren’t fruitful yet, simply because the costs of the frame would increase unreasonably. Though somewhat annoying there are ways to hide the thin cable that connects lightbox and plug. During exhibitions e.g. we hide cables simply by taping them to the wall and painting the tape over with wall color.
How do I pay for an artwork?
Simply by bank transfer, credit card or Paypal. Payments are only due once we walked through all questions you might have and you give the green light for a purchase.
Can I pay in installments?
We offer payments in installments, usually starting with a down-payment of 20 percent. The outstanding amount can be split into monthly installments of your choice.