Life Through the Eyes of an Anthropologist

Lover of culture, music, food and those mysterious creatures called people. Trying to capture as much as I can in one lifetime. www.maxxandmadison.com

[artist-bosch]

Haywain (detail), 1490, Hieronymus Bosch

Medium: oil,panel

[artist-durer]

Wing of a Blue Roller, 1512, Albrecht Durer

Medium: watercolor

[artist-gauguin]

Fisherman and bathers on the Aven, 1888, Paul Gauguin

Medium: oil,canvas

[mshel4]

The ripples on the water and the reflection of the sky. The dream of an afternoon

[mshel4]

New work out now! Directed by myself and my brother @maximilianimages More on the way 💫✨❄️. @thegryscl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#icynarco #musicvideo #frozen #losangeles #music #hiphop #frozenfamily #thegryscl #grysclentertainment (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSbgp_D2Hc/?igshid=1o6hc7ov3aozw

[mshel4]

Drawing cosmic sh*t ✨💫🔮 #procreate #drawing #ipad #cosmic #color #ombre #light https://www.instagram.com/p/BzAQ8RrjkV1/?igshid=1aw8ggxydajpv

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New video out with @icynarco “Hypocrites” directed and edited by @maximilianimages and myself! Special thanks to our amazing producer @_delsoul Really excites about this one! Check out the full video on @worldstar Starring - @pretti.ricci @_jmonett @aalexiatorres @cassidypaigeee @jay_b0o Producer - @_delsoul DP - @echosworld 1st AC - @sinceremaya 2nd AC - @iam.sample Steadicam- @Steaditom PD - @cameronky_ MUA - @chenoarunningfox Gaffer - @mathiasperalta BEST BOY/ ELECTRIC- @chris.van.lieshout SWING - @lvvisions CAMERA - @deckofacescamerarentals G&E- @TheFunTon Styling - @KillNigel PA- @pursuitofhustle @cdotbrisc (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BytJo6WDXYy/?igshid=rxruj0tezc1r

[mshel4]

New video out with @icynarco “Hypocrites” directed and edited by @maximilianimages and myself! Special thanks to our amazing producer @_delsoul Really excites about this one! Check out the full video on @worldstar Starring - @pretti.ricci @_jmonett @aalexiatorres @cassidypaigeee @jay_b0o Producer - @_delsoul DP - @echosworld 1st AC - @sinceremaya 2nd AC - @iam.sample Steadicam- @Steaditom PD - @cameronky_ MUA - @chenoarunningfox Gaffer - @mathiasperalta BEST BOY/ ELECTRIC- @chris.van.lieshout SWING - @lvvisions CAMERA - @deckofacescamerarentals G&E- @TheFunTon Styling - @KillNigel PA- @pursuitofhustle @cdotbrisc (at Koreatown, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BytHAzyjXJJ/?igshid=17qviszda8snf

[mshel4]

Today I turn 30 years old. Today feels better than all the other days because I realize how blessed and privileged I am to be here on this earth at this moment in time. The good in me comes from my family, the strength in me comes from the creator and the wonder in me is still being formed and shaped everyday. Today is a day of celebration! Since I am now a proper adult I believe this milestone deserves a toast! On one of the images has my Venmo and Cash App handles. If you feel so inclined send me a little something to help me cheers to this new decade in my life!🥃🥂🍾🎂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .📸 @yolaroids (at Koreatown, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDEbGPDI9g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rg0af1g3mefp

[mshel4]

When your brother grabs the camera to “test the flash”. Flashback to Grammy Weekend when Maxx and I were shooting a party 📸: @maximilianimages . . . . . . . . . . .#grammys #grammyweekend #theassociation #dtla #losangeles #california #blackexcellence #lighttrails #fashion #light #flashback #lightroom #velvet #hat #glasses #blackgirlmagic #redlips #naturalhair (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4ef5gDmZF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s8wt03frdwdm

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Had so much fun filming this one! Check out the new visuals for my fam @killiamshakespeare feat. @christurnerlc “WDYKAL” directed by my brother @maximilianimages and myself in the beautiful city of New York #killiamshakespeare #killiamseason #nyc #newyork #blackandwhite #musicvideo #blackboyjoy #eastcoast #music #newmusic #r&b #soulmusic #jazz #philadelphia (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuvAeYJjTDm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7zrffs5kwbde

[mshel4]

New project out for @y2g_kuenks new single “PLAYA” Directed and edited by yours truly. Check out the link in the bio. Special thanks to the crew @maximilianimages @yolaroids and @cdotbrisc for making this process so smooth and supporting me throughout! #hiphop #newmusic #musicvideo #playa #losangeles #la #california #y2gbravo (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumMOIIDUHN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qxmsr1pcxeec

[mshel4]

Last night was a vibe.... .Thanks again to @unclecraigdavis for throwing an amazing Grammy party! Ready for next year! . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#grammys #grammyweekend #theassociation #dtla #losangeles #california #blackexcellence #lighttrails #fashion #light (at The Association) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtwdjorjCEn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a7e4345wcnpu

[mshel4]

Super proud of these shots I did for the Athleta POWER OF SHE campaign! It was amazing seeing such powerful, strong and beautiful women express themselves through movement and fitness! Thanks again to all the #athletaambassadors and the amazing facilitators @jackiemguerra @jackiebuntan @jmcoakle . . . . . . . .#athleta #fitness #powerofshe #muaythai #women #womenfitness #california #hermosabeach #yoga #wellness #health (at Game Ready Performance) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btwb4GUjAN3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p63kjm5aphe6

[mshel4]

The Power and the Glory . . . . . . . . . . . #blackandwhite #filter #vscocam #statue #stone #figure #woman #california #losangeles #koreatown #powerandglory #shotoniphone #inspiration #lightandshadow https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_yi9OD1Mk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=he04beositjh

[mshel4]

Flashback to sunny mornings laying in bed and watching the plants grow. This is weekend is going to be busy and great at the same time! Comfy bed provided by @jessieford_ #light #sun #sunrays #blackgirl #blackgirlmagic #green #plants #bed #relax #flashback #mole #birthmark #thighs #brownskin #filter #vscocam #california #LA (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boj-6u0h4zj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w41u47yvit5a

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Really proud of this one! Please go and check out the single and visuals for “Who Are You” by the amazing Arnetta Johnson @thattrumpetchic Directed by #MaximilianImages @maximilianimages produced by @blackmouf and DP @scott_siracusano #newmusic #jazz #arnettajohnson #whoareyou #blakmouf #blackgirlmagic (at Los Angeles, California)

[mshel4]

#TBT To a photo shoot a few weeks ago with the amazingly talented Arnetta Johnson @thattrumpetchic in LA #thattrumpetchic #photoshoot #losangeles #la #westhollywood #shoutouttogodtho #blackgirl #blackgirlmagic #trumpet #sunlight #blueskys #sun #sunflare #dreads #nature (at Los Angeles, California)