Josef Berliner Art Exhibit Party July 3

Art of Jobey is on Exhibit the month of July at TenEleven Galleria in Camden, SC.  Come be inspired and meet Josef, July 3rd 5-7 pm as we celebrate his art and love for the Blues. Complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, and other non alcoholic drinks. A print of his work for the first 30 people is available at the event.

A BIT (OR TWO) ABOUT JOSEF BERLINER
To quote the artist himself, ” I feel that it’s my mission (and duty) to try to make the world a more beautiful place, even if it’s only one canvas at a time.”

Josef’s artistic journey began in early childhood, when his parents noticed that his favorite birthday and holiday gifts were sketchpads, young readers instructional books, and drawing pencils. His relatives nurtured his interest, encouraging his creative spirit and inquiring mind. Cited for his renderings throughout his formative school years, his artwork was selected to be part of the the national touring exhibition of the Scholastic Art Awards, where, at sixteen, he first exhibited at a stop on the tour at the Columbia Museum of Art.

He attended the University of South Carolina, surrounding himself with creative and brilliant instructors and classmates many of whom still remain lifelong friends. Although he was determined to make his mark in the art world, fate had other plans for Josef, and his ear and skill with mixing dance music beckoned, so for many years he became best known as a premier nightclub deejay, performing at many of the largest and best-known clubs in the Southeast, winning a multitude of awards and commendations along the way. During this period, he met his biggest supporter and the most honest critic of his work, his husband Josh. It should be pointed out, however, that while the years behind turntables were both personally and professionally fulfilling, art still remained a driving passion.

He began accepting commission work on a limited basis. Clients appreciated what he was capable of achieving. Josh gave his full and complete support, backing his desire to assume the mantle of professional artist. Since then, he has become a frequent contributor in both solo and group gallery shows, ultimately leading to the creation of his own brand, Eye-Conic Art Studio.
He is always willing to give of himself as much as possible, being cited for his participation in organizations such as Bullets and Bandaids, the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, the Atlantic Institute, Artists for Africa, where he was a featured artist for the 2024 Winter event, and The Jasper Project. His artwork has been seen in local theatre, where he has provided lobby art, touring exhibitions, as well as private collections not just on a national level, but internationally as well.

Josef’s art is predominantly oil on canvas, with an emphasis on portraiture. Possessing a keen eye for detail and the desire to look far deeper than the mere surface, he strives to put the inner personality of his subjects on display for the world to see.
Josef Berliner- Facebook/ artist_jobey- Instagram/ djjobey@att.net