Full Name Ian Berry Nationality British | Name Ian Berry Website www.denimu.com | |
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Rtp interview at prazeres gallery with denim artist ian berry denimu
Denimu (Ian Berry) is a British born artist currently based in Sweden. He creates artwork solely from denim; re-using jeans, jackets, and other denim clothing to create portraits, urbanscapes and other unique works. In 2013, Denimu was named as one of Art Business News "30 under 30" influential artists in the world.
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Career
Berry began experimenting with denim artwork while at university and then while working at TMW as an art director. His process involves cutting, stitching, and glueing various shades of denim to provide contrast and shadow. His works have featured Icon's of Denim such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, as well as urban landscapes, including his most recent London showcase.
Berry decided to focus full-time on his artwork when he moved to Sweden from Australia and his first two shows in Sweden were near sell outs. His artwork has been featured in galleries across Sweden, Portugal (Calheta Madeira), United States (New Orleans, Miami, Fairmont, Asbury Park), as well as United Kingdom (London). His art has been sold across the world to private, public and corporate collections.
Denimu worked with The Estate of James Dean and the James Dean Gallery to create a mural for Dean’s hometown of Fairmount, Indiana.
Denimu has been featured in publications across the world including The Times, The Sunday Times, Time Out London, Daily Mail, Nylon, Elle, Playboy, Juxtapoz, El Pais, Metro International, Official Site of James Dean, and the Huffington Post.
TV
He has been featured on international TV shows including BBC Breakfast, ITV London News show London Tonight, RTP Portugal show Casa das Artes, and Sweden's national TV4 morning show.
