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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.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

A Hard Day's Night...

Yes I've been workin' like a dog!!!
Well not literally but I have been extremely busy...
I took a trip to Baltimore just to get away from home,
stood with my mentor/close friend... came back home to NY refreshed and inspired and since then i've been working on and on, non stop.

I have a toy show coming up this friday, at the APW Gallery for the DUNNY EXHIBITION.
I'm pretty excited, its technically my second toy show since the ART+ACTION= OBAMA 08 show. I have 2 pieces up, inspired by John Lennon and Avatar character, Ney'tiri.



I also have been working on another figure for a toy event that I am co-curating with my good friend Omayra. My toy I worked on is a little guy named "Neptune". He's been a big part of my life since back in 1996 and he's been through a few different looks from then til now and after sketching him and adding him into comics i've made or stories i've made, he's finally going to have his own piece... and what way to premiere him, than as a toy :-D...
here's a look at the starting process...


I'll be putting up more images of the development really soon. Also I'll put in info on the Toy event sometime next week!

I have 2 sneak preview images on 2 of my RE:ANIME 3 pieces...
There's still no date as to when I am gonna premiere the collection, but until I find out, I'll be posting up sneak previews every once in awhile... so for now, enjoy!