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New York native Berto, obtained a BFA in Illustration from Parsons School of Design in 2007. Specializing in pop culture themes, Berto has participated in exhibitions such as the “Marilyn in Art Exhibition” at the Gershwin Hotel in 2006; earning him a spot in an international publication “A Tribute to Celebrities” by Index Book. Berto’s talents are also displayed in his passion for 3D delving into customizing toys. Exhibiting his first toy with Toy Tokyo at The Showroom in NYC for the “Art+Action=OBAMA08” in 2008, receiving praise and a demand for his customs. Berto currently resides in NYC where he is actively exhibiting with The Antagonist Movement and creating customs using pop culture as his muse.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

I'd like to start off the New Year by letting something out...

"Don't cry to me.
If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
You want me,
Come find me.
Make up your mind.

Should I let you fall?
Lose it all?
So maybe you can remember yourself.
Can't keep believing,
We're only deceiving ourselves .
And I'm sick of the lie,
And you're too late.

Don't cry to me.
If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
You want me,
Come find me.
Make up your mind.

Couldn't take the blame.
Sick with shame.
Must be exhausting to lose your own game.
Selfishly hated,
No wonder you're jaded.
You can't play the victim this time,
And you're too late.

Don't cry to me.
If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
You want me,
Come find me.
Make up your mind.

You never call me when you're sober.
You only want it cause it's over,
It's over.


How could I have burned paradise?
How could I - you were never mine.

So don't cry to me.
If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
Don't lie to me,
Just get your things.
I've made up your mind."



I sense a project idea coming from this song.
I will be real with you guys... even us artist have our personal "monsters we battle" in our lives. Frida has done it. Gaga has done it. My mentor Sylvia has done it. Even my fellow friends Xeno, Jasmine and Omayra has done it. Using a form of art as the best weapon to face these monsters.
Writers/poets are like mages, chanting out spells, actors are people with the ability of persuasion, musicians are somewhat like mages but have more of a "warcry" or "banshee" type of ability, the painters and sculptors are ones with the physical strength that wields the paint brushes, rulers, clay tools as weapons and the digital artist are technical, using strategies, observing and finding the weakness of the monster.
It's a way to relieve yourself from such a heavy burden and once its completed you can share it to the world. see if they can relate to it somehow and regardless if they do or don't, that's okay because it was for you to let it out... release.

3 comments:

XENO said...

Exactly. I think irregardless to how the project comes out it is essentially about your own individual experience. The funny thing about this post is that I never realized how powerful those words were and discharged the song completely because it lacked the melody to capture me; but from reading the words, I believe that it talks about your current situation to the "T" and will provide you with the inspiration, insight, and strength to move forward. I love you so much and believe in not only your art and talent but also the strength of your character and endurance of your heart. Remain strong and recognize and embrace your inner dreams...they'll make you a better person.

^Berto^ said...

Thank you so much! This really really means alot to me and I thank you for believing in me. It's really hard and I'm doing my best to move forward. I think i'm doing a really good job too LOL... on a side note... SO MUCH TO WORK ON!!! Im really excited!

XENO said...

I know, but I believe that it is wonderful that so much is occurring because it allows for your dreams to become realities. So keep it up...all you can do is move forward and continue to believe, even when all seems lost. Remember: "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall."