A study in duality, rhythm, and raw charisma—Start Me Up or Paint It Black & White captures the enduring fire of Mick Jagger not through color, but through the tonal violence of black and white. In this arresting diptych, Maier distills the essence of rock into gesture and grain, pairing expressive force with pensive restraint.
On one side: a visceral scream. On the other, the contemplative silence of a legend who has outlived the myth. It’s not just a portrait; it’s a conversation between chaos and control.
Rendered with Maier’s signature technique—automotive paint on aluminum—the surface gleams with a mechanical precision that paradoxically amplifies its emotional edge. It’s a piece that feels alive. Electric. Timeless.
A museum-grade work for collectors who understand that the greatest icons are never one thing.
“START ME UP OR PAINT IT BLACK & WHITE”
2018
Dimensions: 90” x 90”
Medium: Axalta Cromax AT on Aluminum
Artist: Peter Maier