Maurice Harris

Maurice Harris is a star, in every positive sense of the word. Not just because of his client list, which includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood and leading brands like Louis Vuitton, Opening Ceremony, Dior, Nike, Gucci, The Row, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana. And not because his work has been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times and AD, or because his talents aren’t limited to floral art: you can see his photographs on display at the San Diego Art Institute or attend one of his performances at The Broad. Harris has the charisma and strength that characterises a star, and he manages to convey those qualities in each of his creations, which tend to be a riot of colour and excess.

The form and substance of his works are steeped in his sense of humour, craftsmanship and commitment to the African American, LGBTIQ+ and other frequently marginalised communities. Harris combines beauty and social awareness at his studio in the heart of Echo Park, one of L.A.’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, and in his television appearances: viewers may have recently seen him on his American TV show “Centerpiece” or the HBOMax reality show “Full Bloom”.