About Max Born Art

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I’m Maksym “Max” Kozachenko, a Ukrainian-born artist living and creating in Edmonton, Alberta.
My journey started in Kherson, where I was trained in the traditional Petrykivka painting style — a Ukrainian folk art recognized by UNESCO for its detail, rhythm, and symbolism. For more than 25 years, I’ve developed my own fusion of styles:
Petrykivka • palette-knife impressionism • murals • bold contemporary textures • iconic landmarks.

I paint because I can’t not paint. Art has been the one constant through immigration, rebuilding life from scratch in Canada, raising a family, and surviving the hard years. Every stroke for me is personal — but every finished piece is created for the viewer, not the gallery.

Today my collectors span Ukraine, Canada, and the USA, and my work ranges from originals to large-scale murals, silkscreen prints, and one-of-a-kind Petrykivka-inspired compositions.

What I Paint

I create artwork that people want to live with:

  • Edmonton & Alberta landmarks (bold textures, palette-knife movement)

  • Petrykivka motifs blended with modern color

  • Abstracts with 3D palette-knife relief

  • Large statement pieces for homes, offices, restaurants, and realtors

Each piece is designed to be emotionally charged, highly decorative, and instantly recognizable — the kind of art buyers walk past and can’t forget.

How I Work

I produce art fast — but I never produce it cheaply.
I work with:

  • professional-grade acrylics, oils, and mediums

  • hand-made silkscreen stencils

  • bold textures and sculptural surfaces

  • large-format canvases and custom requests

  • traditional Ukrainian patterns adapted for modern interiors

My process combines heritage, speed, and precision — the result of decades of training, experimentation, and thousands of canvases.

Mission

To bring the spirit of Ukraine’s Petrykivka tradition and the bold energy of Alberta’s landscape into homes around the world.
To create art that is alive, textured, and unapologetically authentic.
To connect with people through painting, teaching, and storytelling — online and in person.

Follow My Journey

I share my process daily on:

  • Instagram: @maxbornart

  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_born_art

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxBornArt

My goal is to build a community of more than 1,000,000 followers, create tutorials, and inspire others to paint, create, and dream boldly.

Commissions & Sales

I accept commissions for:

  • homes and private collectors

  • business interiors and offices

  • Realtors looking for client gifts

  • large custom murals

  • Petrykivka decorative pieces

  • Edmonton & Alberta landmark artwork

If you have a wall, I can create something unforgettable for it.

Thank You

Every purchase supports my family, fuels new projects, and keeps Ukrainian art alive in Canada.
Thank you for being a part of the Max Born Art story.

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