Ian Berry

At first glance, many believe that Ian Berry's work are blue toned photographs or indigo coloured oil paintings.. Even at touching distance, many viewers don't realise that they are looking at many layers, and shades, of denim jeans. It is simply his medium for seeing the world, his paint, and what a material to use in this modern world; with all its symbols and dualities, as well as being such a common item of clothing that unites many around the globe. To see them up close, you become aware of the painstacking in depth and texture and see how each small piece of denim has been considered and crafted out of jeans with washes, and fades, which help create that painterly tone. His work is in high demand with commission portraits including; Debbie Harry, Jennifer Saunders, Giorgio Armaniand Lapo Elkann, and Brazilian model Giselle to name a few. He is well nkown for his intimate works featuring Ayrton Senna, using his family's jeans and in support of the institute in his name.