Maxwell Pearce is an award winning mixed media artist and a Harlem Globetrotter who challenges how we perceive humanity in and out of sports. Pearce notably creates his artwork out of shoelaces and sports equipment to reminds us of the total human under the jersey - with family stories, passions, and histories. He has worked with HBCU schools, the NFL, NBA, Reebok, Players Tribune, and more. Maxwell's work has been commissioned for Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Diana Tarausi, Clipse and many more.
Commission portrait for Chaka Khan
Commission portrait for Clipse
Commission portrait for Diana Tarausi
Commission portrait for Patti Labelle
Commission portrait for Clipse
Latest Projects
Recent Commissions
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Patti Labelle
30”x 40”. Shoelaces, basketball jerseys, and cds on wood
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Chaka Khan
30”x 40”. Shoelaces, basketball jerseys, and cds on wood
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Stephanie Mills
30”x 40”. Shoelaces, basketball jerseys, and cds on wood
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Diana Tarausi
30”x 40”. Shoelaces, basketball s, and cds on painted wood
Commissioned portrait for Clipse
Maxwell was commissioned to create this portrait for Pusha T and Malice in the summer of 2025. Made out of shoelaces, basketballs, and cds