Meet The Twins
Since the tender age of 10, the 19-year-old brothers, Max and Louis Boyang, have distinguished themselves as award-winning artists in both national and international adult art competitions and exhibitions. Their captivating creations have not only been showcased in fine art galleries across the country but have also decorated billboards and public art installations, attracting a significant following among collectors. Their remarkable journey has transcended print media, garnering attention from various media platforms, including Yahoo News and broadcasts on both national and international television.
Currently, Max and Louis are sophomores at Brown University.
Currently, Max and Louis are sophomores at Brown University.
How The Brothers Were Discovered
Max and Louis always harbored a deep fascination with drawing, spending countless afternoons immersed in sketching within their notebooks or facing the exciting challenge of a blank page. Growing up in a family dominated by engineers and scientists, their artistic talents were somewhat overlooked until March 2015, when they encountered their future mentor, Vivian Dwyer. Mrs. Dwyer was struck with awe upon witnessing their work, remarking that she had never seen 9-year-olds draw with such skill. That year marked the inception of a journey fueled by their passion for painting and drawing insects and flowers, a journey that continues to evolve today.
Their Completely Different Art Styles
Even at the young age of 9, Max and Louis diverged from the norm by shunning imitation, instead seeking to carve out their own unique artistic identities. Their interests branched into entirely different styles and subjects, with a particular focus on insects and flowers.
Max's work is a testament to his vibrant imagination. Inspired by his love for nature and an affinity for abstract art, he crafts intricate insect artworks using crow quill pen and ink, watercolor, and metal leaves. His process starts with observing insects either in their natural habitat or through digital means, sketching their true forms, and then letting his imagination take over to complete the piece. Notably, his use of metal leaves and interference watercolor gives his art a dynamic quality that changes with the viewer's perspective, though this effect is not readily visible online.
Conversely, Louis channels his art to delve into the intricate world of flowers, a passion rooted in his childhood adventures at nature camps and his deep appreciation for flora. He employs a variety of media including graphite, watercolor, colored pencils, and pen and ink, using flowers as a jumping-off point to explore creativity across different artistic techniques. For Louis, art is a quest for deeper insight into the natural world, a journey of perpetual discovery.
Awards, Solo Exhibitions, Group Exhibitions
Awards
Max and Louis have established themselves as award-winning artists in both national and international adult art competitions and exhibitions.
In October 2016, Louis's piece "Mother's Day" earned a Juror's Award at the "94th Annual All-Media" event, organized by the Ann Arbor Art Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This was a national adult competition where Louis stood out as the sole artist under 18. The juror, internationally recognized artist Paul Kotula, praised the work, stating, "There is something very special about Louis's work. It's beautiful."
Similarly, in March 2017, Max's artwork "Now You See Me III" clinched a Juror's Award in "Flight," another national competition held at the Tubac Center of the Arts in Tubac, AZ. Here too, Max was the youngest among the artists. The juror, nationally known artist J. Rodney, remarked, "It doesn't matter how old he is. His work is amazing."
Over the years, Max and Louis have collectively won eleven awards in such adult exhibitions and competitions, setting a new benchmark for what young artists can achieve.
Solo Exhibitions
Max and Louis have held seven solo art exhibition and sale. Their most recent project, premiered in 2023, is an immersive animation art exhibition at the Abrams Planetarium Sky Theater. Through these exhibitions, they've made significant contributions by donating the majority of their proceeds to Joey's Wings Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing.
Group Exhibitions
Max and Louis have showcased their artwork in fine art galleries nationwide, alongside featuring on two roadside billboards each. Frequently, they've been the youngest artists, under 18, to participate in such exhibitions.
Max and Louis always harbored a deep fascination with drawing, spending countless afternoons immersed in sketching within their notebooks or facing the exciting challenge of a blank page. Growing up in a family dominated by engineers and scientists, their artistic talents were somewhat overlooked until March 2015, when they encountered their future mentor, Vivian Dwyer. Mrs. Dwyer was struck with awe upon witnessing their work, remarking that she had never seen 9-year-olds draw with such skill. That year marked the inception of a journey fueled by their passion for painting and drawing insects and flowers, a journey that continues to evolve today.
Their Completely Different Art Styles
Even at the young age of 9, Max and Louis diverged from the norm by shunning imitation, instead seeking to carve out their own unique artistic identities. Their interests branched into entirely different styles and subjects, with a particular focus on insects and flowers.
Max's work is a testament to his vibrant imagination. Inspired by his love for nature and an affinity for abstract art, he crafts intricate insect artworks using crow quill pen and ink, watercolor, and metal leaves. His process starts with observing insects either in their natural habitat or through digital means, sketching their true forms, and then letting his imagination take over to complete the piece. Notably, his use of metal leaves and interference watercolor gives his art a dynamic quality that changes with the viewer's perspective, though this effect is not readily visible online.
Conversely, Louis channels his art to delve into the intricate world of flowers, a passion rooted in his childhood adventures at nature camps and his deep appreciation for flora. He employs a variety of media including graphite, watercolor, colored pencils, and pen and ink, using flowers as a jumping-off point to explore creativity across different artistic techniques. For Louis, art is a quest for deeper insight into the natural world, a journey of perpetual discovery.
Awards, Solo Exhibitions, Group Exhibitions
Awards
Max and Louis have established themselves as award-winning artists in both national and international adult art competitions and exhibitions.
In October 2016, Louis's piece "Mother's Day" earned a Juror's Award at the "94th Annual All-Media" event, organized by the Ann Arbor Art Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This was a national adult competition where Louis stood out as the sole artist under 18. The juror, internationally recognized artist Paul Kotula, praised the work, stating, "There is something very special about Louis's work. It's beautiful."
Similarly, in March 2017, Max's artwork "Now You See Me III" clinched a Juror's Award in "Flight," another national competition held at the Tubac Center of the Arts in Tubac, AZ. Here too, Max was the youngest among the artists. The juror, nationally known artist J. Rodney, remarked, "It doesn't matter how old he is. His work is amazing."
Over the years, Max and Louis have collectively won eleven awards in such adult exhibitions and competitions, setting a new benchmark for what young artists can achieve.
Solo Exhibitions
Max and Louis have held seven solo art exhibition and sale. Their most recent project, premiered in 2023, is an immersive animation art exhibition at the Abrams Planetarium Sky Theater. Through these exhibitions, they've made significant contributions by donating the majority of their proceeds to Joey's Wings Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing.
Group Exhibitions
Max and Louis have showcased their artwork in fine art galleries nationwide, alongside featuring on two roadside billboards each. Frequently, they've been the youngest artists, under 18, to participate in such exhibitions.