Jon Burgerman

I'm an award winning NYC based artist and illustrator.
I encourage my audience and students to discover a sense of excitement and daring in making their work where improvisation and play are influencing factors.
I studied Fine Art at The Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 2001 with First Class Honours. In 2008 my 300 page monograph entitled 'Pens Are My Friends' was published by IdN, collating the first 7 years of my professional career.
My work has graced many international brand collaborations (including Nike, New Era, Sony, Puma, Kidrobot, Pepsi, Levis, MTV, Samsung), exhibitions and events around the world (including the Southbank Centre London, Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona, Neurotitan Berlin, 798 District Beijing, Madre Museum, Naples).
I regularly perform at events, conferences and universities around the world, (including FITC, OFFF Festival, SVA School of Visual Arts, Nuart Norway, FIT New York, Red Dot Design Museum Singapore) delivering keynote lectures and running creative workshops.
It's my belief that through playful, creative acts, Art can act as an agent to change the world, by being the catalysis to allow people to change their worlds.