Size:44 x 36 in.

Maxim’s Happiness Is Not for Sale (39 x 32 inches) is a defiant, emotionally charged portrait that combines strength, grace and social commentary in one compelling composition. The central figure—a poised Black woman rendered in a geometric monochrome style—stands tall against a visceral backdrop of red, black and gold. Her presence is powerful, unflinching, and dignified, commanding attention with a quiet intensity. Around her, expressive brushwork and dripping black paint suggest both struggle and release, evoking the rawness of street culture and personal upheaval.

Etched into the background is a handwritten message: “Let no-one tell you / You can’t achieve. / Happiness isn’t for sale. / The world is yours!” These words—honest, rebellious and affirming—crystallise the spirit of the piece: a call to reclaim ownership of one’s destiny, beyond society’s definitions of success or fulfilment.

Known globally as one third of The Prodigy, Maxim’s work in visual art mirrors the raw authenticity of his music. Influenced by surrealism and social friction, his mixed media creations challenge perceptions while celebrating empowerment and self-worth. Happiness Is Not for Sale is not only a portrait; it is a manifesto—an artwork that speaks directly to the viewer with a voice that is bold, beautiful and unapologetically human.