Media Coverage & Editorials

Since 2012, Jumper Maybach has been featured by newspapers, magazines, television stations, podcasts, documentaries, museums, and online publications around the world. This page serves as a comprehensive archive of independent editorial coverage documenting the artist's career.

2026

  • Article: Jumper Maybach Turns Abstraction Into Emotional Space
  • Publication: Artnet
  • Summary: In this exclusive Q&A, Maybach discusses the debut of his "Radiant Spaces" series at the inaugural Salt Lake Art Show — exploring how the collection was curated as an immersive emotional experience rather than a traditional presentation. He speaks to themes of transformation, resilience, and beauty emerging from conflict, and shares his vision for blurring the lines between fine art, architecture, and luxury design.
  • Read the Original → https://news.artnet.com/art-world/jumper-maybach-turns-abstraction-into-emotional-space-2775149

2026

  • Article: Jumper Maybach Turns Abstraction Into Emotional Space
  • Publication: USA Art News
  • Summary: At the inaugural Salt Lake Art Show, Jumper Maybach presented "Radiant Spaces," a body of work designed to be experienced as an immersive emotional environment. The series explores the tension between beauty and difficult human realities — isolation, intolerance, and trauma — channeled through luminous color fields, gestural layering, and large-scale physical presence.
  • Read the Original → https://usaartnews.com/news/jumper-maybach-turns-abstraction-into-emotional-space

2026

  • Article: Jumper Maybach Turns Abstraction Into Emotional Space
  • Publication: Biennale
  • Summary: Working in the tradition of Abstract Expressionism, Maybach's compositions speak to recurring themes of identity, healing, intuition, and trauma. This feature examines the deeply personal undercurrent beneath his total abstraction and his growing practice at the intersection of fine art, site-specific installation, and luxury design.
  • Read the Original → https://my.biennale.com/news/jumper-maybach-turns-abstraction-into-emotional-space-e5b150c0

2024

  • Article: 7 Questions for Artist Jumper Maybach on His Colorful New D.C. Commission
  • Publication: Artnet
  • Summary: In this exclusive Q&A, Maybach discusses his monumental 12-panel polyptych installed in the rotunda of 1900 K Street in Washington, D.C. — his second commissioned work in the city and his most technically complex to date. Commissioned by Hines Real Estate Management Group for the permanent collections of TIAA Global Real Estate and Nuveen Real Estate, the large-scale piece employs bold primary colors and gestural pigment layering rooted in Abstract Expressionism. Maybach speaks to the engineering challenges of fitting the curved rotunda space, his collaborative process with the building owners, and how the work connects to his broader ethos of tolerance, transformation, and joy.
  • Read the Original → https://news.artnet.com/art-world/7-questions-jumper-maybach-1900-k-washington-dc-2472365

2024

  • Article: Seeing the World Through Jumper Maybach's Eyes
  • Publication: Arts Management Magazine
  • Summary: A profile of Jumper Maybach ahead of Art Basel Miami, capturing the artist at a new level of personal and professional growth. The feature spotlights his expanding lifestyle partnerships — including a limited-edition eyewear collaboration with OPR Eyewear, plus BIG LOVie, Ahdorned, V. Fraas, and Proform — bringing his art from gallery walls to bags, rugs, scarves, and accessories. Rooted in his mission to end hate, bullying, and intolerance, Maybach's growing world of wearable art invites everyone to share his vision of love, acceptance, and joy.
  • Read the Original → https://www.artsmanagementmagazine.com/article/seeing-the-world-through-jumper-maybachs-eyes/

2023

  • Article: Local LGBTQ+ Artist Making Waves
  • Publication: Houstonia Magazine
  • Summary: An in-depth profile of Jumper Maybach — born Ben Workman in Corpus Christi — tracing his transformation from a 37-year government career marked by workplace bullying and discrimination into an internationally exhibited abstract artist. The feature explores how he channeled personal trauma into a healing artistic practice, built a thriving art brand from an 8-foot studio in the Heights to 1,200 square feet at Sabine Street Studios, and expanded into apparel, home goods, and designer eyewear. Rooted in his mission to end hate, intolerance, and bullying through art, Maybach reflects on self-actualization, community, and his enduring love for Houston.
  • Read the Original → https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/2023/04/jumper-maybach-houston-artist-lgbtq

2023

  • Article: SpeedPro Turns Cars into Canvases for Visionary Artist Jumper Maybach
  • Publication: ESG News
  • Summary: SpeedPro Houston partnered with Jumper Maybach to launch a limited-edition collection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles wrapped in his original abstract expressionist artwork — transforming cars into mobile masterpieces. Inspired by the tradition of Jackson Pollock, Maybach's signature technique of explosive color and gestural layering carries his message of universal love, acceptance, and freedom from hate onto the road. The exclusive wraps were made available through Jumper Maybach and Mercedes-Benz Southampton.
  • Read the Original → https://esgnews.com/speedpro-turns-cars-into-canvases-for-visionary-artist-jumper-maybach/

2023

  • Article: SpeedPro Turns Cars into Canvases for Visionary Artist Jumper Maybach
  • Publication: Businesswire
  • Summary: Official press release announcing SpeedPro's partnership with Jumper Maybach to launch limited-edition Mercedes-Benz vehicles wrapped in his original abstract expressionist artwork. The collaboration transforms cars into mobile masterpieces carrying Maybach's message of universal love, acceptance, and freedom from hate — available through Jumper Maybach and Mercedes-Benz Southampton. As a natural successor to Abstract Expressionism, Maybach's work is internationally acclaimed, housed in permanent museum collections, and exhibited in galleries worldwide.
  • Read the Original → https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816983434/en/SpeedPro-Turns-Cars-into-Canvases-for-Visionary-Artist-Jumper-Maybach

2023

  • Article: Jumper Maybach, Celebrity Fine Artist & Luxury Brand Visionary, Announces Collaboration with SERHANT & Sean McPeak
  • Publication: Relevant Communications
  • Summary: Jumper Maybach announced a collaboration with SERHANT broker Sean McPeak to place his original fine art in several of NYC's most expensive multi-million dollar properties — both for staging and acquisition. The partnership brings world-class abstract art into the world's most luxurious spaces, allowing collectors, buyers, and guests to experience museum-caliber works in an intimate residential context. Maybach's artworks are held in permanent museum collections, municipal installations, and fine art galleries worldwide.
  • Read the Original → https://relevantcommunications.net/relevant-client-jumper-maybach-announces-collaboration-with-serhant-real-estate-fine-art-x-luxury-real-estate/

2023

  • Article: Celebrity Artist Jumper Maybach Brings "Changing the Narrative" Exhibition to Tampa
  • Publication: The Suncoast Post
  • Summary: Coverage of Jumper Maybach's Changing the Narrative solo exhibition at Michael Murphy Gallery in Tampa — the premiere stop on his 2023 Fine Art Gallery tour. The limited engagement (May 11–25, 2023) featured works from his latest celebrated series, with pieces available for acquisition. Maybach's artworks carry museum provenance in the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of History and are held in the municipal collections of mayors and governors across the country. The feature includes a direct quote from the artist on his practice as a natural successor to Abstract Expressionism, rooted in personal experiences of trauma, healing, and transformation.
  • Read the Original → https://www.suncoastpost.com/art/celebrity-artist-jumper-maybach-brings-changing-the-narrative-exhibition-to-tampa/

2023

  • Article: Houston Artist Jumper Maybach Creates One-Of-A-Kind Mercedes-Benz Art Cars
  • Publication: Curated Texan
  • Summary: A feature on the collaboration between Houston-based artist Jumper Maybach and SpeedPro Houston, transforming Mercedes-Benz vehicles into rolling masterpieces through bespoke art wraps. Channeling the spirit of Jackson Pollock, Maybach's abstract expressionist work turns roads into runways and streets into galleries — carrying his message against hate, bullying, and intolerance wherever the cars travel. The piece captures the intersection of uncompromising luxury and artistic vision that defines the Jumper Maybach brand.
  • Read the Original → https://curatedtexan.com/2023/09/houston-artist-jumper-maybach-creates-one-of-a-kind-mercedes-benz-art-cars/

2023

  • Article: Jumper Maybach Unveils World's First Color Changing Candle Inspired by Fine Art
  • Publication: Pride Journey's
  • Summary: This feature announced the launch of the first fine art-inspired color-changing luxury candle collection created through a collaboration between Jumper Maybach and Kromara Candles. Inspired by Maybach's Aliens artwork series, the limited-edition collection combines contemporary art with Kromara's patented Colorsine® technology, allowing each candle to transform between colors while showcasing custom fragrances and collectible art vessels.
  • Read the Original → https://www.pridejourneys.com/post/jumper-maybach-unveils-world-s-first-color-changing-candle-inspired-by-fine-art

2022

  • Article: Contemporary Art Brand Jumper Maybach Announces Expansion with Six New Licensing Partnerships
  • Publication: PR Newswire
  • Summary: PR Newswire coverage of Jumper Maybach's announcement of six new best-in-class licensing partnerships, marking a significant expansion of the brand's reach across product categories and industries. The partnerships reflect the growing demand for Maybach's original abstract expressionist artwork across lifestyle, fashion, and home goods sectors — each partner selected for alignment with the brand's core mission of ending hate, bullying, and intolerance through art and design.
  • Read the Original → https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/contemporary-art-brand-jumper-maybach-announces-expansion-with-six-new-licensing-partnerships-301597886.html

2022

  • Article: Success Story: How Jumper Maybach Used Suuchi to Shave Speed to Market
  • Publication: Sourcing Journal
  • Summary: This WWD Sourcing Journal feature examines how Jumper Maybach partnered with Suuchi to accelerate the development and production of the brand's luxury handbag collection. The article highlights the use of modern supply chain technology to streamline design, manufacturing, and speed-to-market while supporting the expansion of the Jumper Maybach lifestyle brand. The feature showcases how innovation and strategic manufacturing partnerships helped transform original fine art into premium fashion accessories with greater production efficiency and scalability.
  • Read the Original → https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/industry-news/success-story-jumper-maybach-suuchi-speed-to-market-handbags-1238761034/

2022

2022

  • Article: An Artist's Mission To End Hate (Audio Podcast)
  • Publication: OutTake
  • Summary: OutTake podcast episode featuring Jumper Maybach in conversation about his mission to help end hate, bullying, and intolerance worldwide through art. Maybach reflects on the personal trauma that shaped his artistic journey — including decades of emotional abuse and discrimination for his sexual orientation — and how those experiences became the driving force behind his abstract expressionist practice and his commitment to healing through creativity.
  • Read the Original → https://blog.outtakeonline.com/search?q=jumper+maybach

2021

  • Article: Ben Workman, aka, Jumper Maybach, is an informal artist who skyrocketed to success
  • Publication: Houston Chronicle
  • Summary: A Houston Chronicle profile examining Ben Workman's emergence as abstract artist Jumper Maybach, his experiences with workplace bullying and discrimination, and the role art played in his healing. The article highlights his international exhibitions, entrepreneurial growth, and his mission to combat hate, bullying, and intolerance through art.
  • Read the Original → https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bellaire/article/Ben-Workman-aka-Jumper-Maybach-is-an-informal-16536784.php

2019

  • Article: Then Along Came Jumper
  • Publication: INsite
  • Summary: An in-depth profile examining the origins of Jumper Maybach, his transformation into a full-time contemporary artist, and his mission to combat bullying and discrimination through abstract expressionism. The feature also highlights his exhibitions, documentary, and growing international recognition.
  • Read the Original → https://insiteaustin.blogspot.com/2019/03/Jumper.html

2018

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2018

  • Article: Gay Artist Unveils Secret Art Collection for 2019 Fine Art Gallery Tour
  • Publication: Pride Journeys
  • Summary: This feature highlights the debut of Jumper Maybach's Venetian Series, a collection of abstract paintings created for exhibition at the Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani in Stra, Venice, Italy. The article explores the inspiration behind the series, the artist's self-taught creative process, and his growing international exhibition history. It also examines Maybach's commitment to using art as a platform to encourage compassion, acceptance, and the rejection of hate, bullying, and intolerance while discussing his philanthropic support of LGBTQ+ organizations and his vision for creating meaningful social impact through art.
  • Read the Original → https://www.pridejourneys.com/post/2018/10/18/gay-artist-unveils-secret-art-collection-for-2019-fine-art-gallery-tour

2017

  • Article: Houston Artist Jumper Maybach Partners with Montrose Center for 12 Days of Jumper' Campaign
  • Publication: Montrose Star
  • Summary: Local Houston artist Jumper Maybach has partnered with the Montrose Center, Houston's LGBT community center for The 12 Days of Jumper' campaign. The project began December 13 and ends on Christmas Eve, December 24, with Jumper donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of holiday items and all artworks back to the Center.
  • Read the Original → https://montrosestar.com/houston-artist-jumper-maybach-partners-montrose-center-12-days-jumper-campaign/

2017

  • Article:  The Art of Healing
  • Publication:  Out Smart
  • Summary:  A Houston Press feature profiling the documentary The Jumper Maybach Story, an 85-minute film directed by Alan De Herrera chronicling the emergence of Ben Workman as abstract artist Jumper Maybach. The documentary traces Workman's journey from a career at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — marked by sexual harassment, workplace bullying, and two discrimination lawsuits — to his transformation into a celebrated Houston artist. The film explores how painting became both a healing process and a creative calling, and how the persona of Jumper Maybach gave Workman the freedom to express what Ben Workman could not. An official selection of the 2016 Awareness Film Festival, the 2016 San Antonio QFest, and the 2017 Depth of Field International Film Festival, the documentary also received the 2016 NiFF Houston International Film Festival prize for Best LGBTQ Film.
  • Read the Original → https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2017/07/the-art-of-healing/

2017

  • Award:  Award of Recognition in the Documentary Feature category, credited to Alan De Herrera (USA)
  • Publication:  Accolade Global Film Competition
  • Summary:  The Jumper Maybach Story received an Award of Recognition in the Documentary Feature category from the Accolade Global Film Competition — an international awards program honoring filmmakers and content creators who demonstrate exceptional craft and vision. The recognition highlights the film's impact as a documentary chronicling Jumper Maybach's journey from workplace discrimination and trauma to international artistic acclaim, and its commitment to advancing the conversation around LGBTQ+ rights, bullying, and healing through art.
  • Read the Original → https://accoladecompetition.org/february-2017/awards-of-recognition-february-2017/

2017

  • Award:  Award of Merit in the LGBT category, also credited to Alan De Herrera (USA).
  • Publication:  Accolade Global Film Competition
  • Summary:  The Jumper Maybach Story received an Award of Merit in the LGBT category from the Accolade Global Film Competition, recognizing the film's outstanding contribution to LGBTQ+ storytelling and advocacy. The award acknowledges the documentary's unflinching portrayal of Ben Workman's experiences with discrimination, bullying, and the transformative power of art — and its role in amplifying voices and stories that champion equal rights, acceptance, and healing.
  • Read the Original → https://accoladecompetition.org/february-2017/awards-of-merit-february-2017/

2015

  • Article: Downtown gallery hosts colorful crowd for arty party
  • Publication: Houston Chronicle
  • Summary: This Houston Chronicle society feature covered Esperson Gallery's "A Midsummer Collector Night's Dream," a downtown Houston art event combining a gallery reception, live music, and an art auction. Jumper Maybach was featured among the participating contemporary artists and attracted visitors to a prominent display of his abstract work. The article also highlighted the event's colorful crowd, notable guests, and the sale of multiple artworks during the evening.
  • Read the Original → https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/society/article/Downtown-gallery-hosts-colorful-crowd-for-arty-6417880.php

2014

  • Article: Jumper Maybach: Prima Mostra Personale in Italia al Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani
  • Publication: Artribune
  • Summary: Italian press coverage of Jumper Maybach's first solo exhibition in Italy, held June 12–25, 2014 at the Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani, presented through the initiative of the Museum of the Americas in Miami and curated by Bruno Francisci and Raul Oyuela. The feature profiles the singular artistic identity of Ben Workman — beloved grandson of the famous American clown "Bezo" (Earl Readdy) — tracing how his childhood fascination with his grandfather's face-painting became the foundation of a dual artistic practice: painting on canvas and transforming his own face as a living work of art. The piece also documents the workplace discrimination Workman faced after coming out, the legal settlement that allowed him to pursue art full-time, and his pivotal friendship with Raul Oyuela of the Museum of the Americas, who recognized his talent and began promoting his work internationally.
  • Read the Original → https://www.artribune.com/mostre-evento-arte/jumper-maybech/

2014

  • Article: Jumper Maybach Debuts in Italy at Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani
  • Publication: Il Gazzettino
  • Summary: Italian press coverage of Jumper Maybach's debut exhibition in Italy, presented at the Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani in Stra, Venice, through the initiative of the Museum of the Americas in Miami. The exhibition featured large-format canvases and was curated by Bruno Francisci and Raul Oyuela, with catalog essays by Pier Luigi Fantelli and Adone Brandalise. The piece profiles Maybach's singular artistic identity — rooted in his grandfather's clown legacy — and his practice of transforming his own face as a living work of art alongside his painting.
  • Read the Original → https://www.ilgazzettino.it/pay/padova_pay/l_arte_travestimento_di_jumper_maybech_mostra_le_grandi_tele_nipote_clown_bezo-455839.html