Berlin: Creating Motion Through Art and Sound
Names like Berlin or Smooth Waffle confer the world of art in a storm of vitality and potency. From Newport News, Virginia, he soon made a transition to Philadelphia, lighting up the artistic market with his unique brand of art. His work stands at a fascinating intersection of visual arts and music.
In 2006, Berlin was introduced to art due to an interest in creating beats using FL Studio. This was initially just a hobby, but later turned into a full-blown, passionate career. Moving to the city of Philadelphia in the year 2011 looked to be a defining moment as he was then suddenly surrounded by an environment rife with creativity and artistic expression- one that pushed him to develop his own sense of craft identity going back and forth between music and visual arts.
His work aims to form relationships rather than make splendid objects. Berlin uses Color Psychology to reach deep into emotions to personally resonate with the person's eye. Through paintings or touching music, he would like to see oneself reflected in the feelings and experiences of the viewer.
There have been bumps on Berlin's artistic road. The art world can be tough, especially with pressures to conform and commercialize one’s creativity. But Berlin refuses to see his vision compromised for anything. He stresses the need for one to embrace and walk their own path even when it is difficult.
Among those key moments in his career were opening for Dizzy Wright and AJ McQueen to Traveling to Art Basel to expand on visual art. Not only were these events responsible for showcasing his talent, but they also helped him build relations and evolve into an established artist. The projects of *Ultraviolet* and *Waffle Smoke* also present excellent examples of the artist's forward the fusion of art.
This also brings Berlin into recalling how big black art is and what it means in preserving the cultural legacy. The recent trip to Kemet was another reminder of how important it is to tell our stories through art and honor them. For Berlin, black art conjointly means telling our story and celebrating our heritage.
For those starting their journey in art, Berlin has simple but profound advice- search for those things that bring you joy and satisfaction, rather than looking for the satisfaction of others. Accept your process, learn from it, and never stray from your purpose.
Triumphant into the next masterpiece, Berlin is thriving as a creative force. His musk-centered art remains a tool by which he expresses his dedication and love while providing a spatial backdrop for others to project themselves. Keep a peek-out for his works and the trail he sets on; it will surely inspire your own heart and open assault.