six-years-old when his grandfather applied clown make-up to his face for the first time. Grandpa also gave his high-energy progeny the stage name “Jumper,” playful moments that remain cherished memories for Maybach. Maybach didn’t go down an entertainer’s path,
however. He became a technical engineer and entered a world that tended to be rather harsh, “I never thought, in a million years I would go from engineering to painting and clowning. My grandfa- ther is my muse, so going back to that space when he would call me Jumper is what gives an uninhibited, child-like quality to my art. We tend to lose that as we get older, growing into adult type artists. I try to keep a more open mind and I think it gives my work color and beauty.” The inspiration to leave the engineering world
for the arts was basically a religious experience, “It was during a very painful time in my life when the bullying had become so intense on the job, I just couldn’t take it anymore. The big oil companies have zero tolerance for bullying and sexual orientation discrimination,” Maybach said, “but out in oil fields, it’s a totally different experience. One day, I couldn’t walk through the gates and go into the building. This internal voice told me to be Jumper, to paint and don’t question it. Basically I am where I am today because I didn’t question that path. I never picked up a paintbrush until after 2011.” It is a person’s traumas that define the individual,
according to Maybach and he releases his joys and pain into his artwork. “My work is about understanding love, peace and the ultimate healthy transformation of an individual,” He says. “Through it I am sharing my story, overcoming intolerance, hate, bullying and releasing trauma. You can do the same thing through a positive outlet and not a negative outlet. Art is a beacon that inspires others to stand up to society’s evils and injustices and change the world.”
Maybach received recognition for his work shortly
after launching his career as an artist. In 2013 he held his first gallery show, which ultimately led to his Art Dubai exhibit. It was there he received a documen- tary film deal and shortly after had the opportunity to exhibit in Venice, Italy. He created his Venice Series specifically for that show, which also included a screening of the trailer for his documentaryThe Jumper Maybach Story. “I can’t pretend like I am a psychologist, but if
more people come out and tell their story, it might make someone think twice before bullying another individual. That’s what my film does, it tells one story, but there are many. People say when you are bullied to tell a grown-up. But for LGBT kids it is hard, they might not feel safe talking to a school counselor, or their parents, about why they are being bullied, especially if they’re not out. They need to understand bullying is not a normal part of growing up, nor should it be tolerated.” Maybach and his partner David give back to mul-
tiple organizations around the country through both financial and artistic contributions. They actively support GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, AIDS Foundation Houston and the Trevor Project in addition to many other local and national charities.
To learn more about Jumper Maybach,go to
jumpermaybach.com. The Pride Collection: Introspection will be on exhibit at Meyer Fine Art, 2400 Kettner Boulevard, from Sunday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 31. For more information, call 619.358.9512 or go to
meyerfineartinc.com. Jumper will be making two special artist appearances onThursday, July 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. andFriday, July 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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