About

Marvin Berk, an internationally acclaimed designer and art director, has been creating photomontages since the 1990s. His unique visuals have been described as “surrealistic, amusing, and surprisingly strong, evoking emotions within every visual narrative he creates.”

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My passion for art ignited at the tender age of four. Aunt Ethel would take me to the New York Botanical Gardens, where we marveled at landscapes, exotic greenhouse specimens, and the Bronx River. We would meticulously observe the views and specific details, mentally capturing them. Later, at home, we would sketch those day’s explorations from memory.

After earning my Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University, I embarked on a five-year journey co-leading a talk group for individuals battling AIDS. Each week, I confronted the inevitability of their approaching deaths with the profound question: How can we or do we want to live each of the fleeting moments allotted to us?

Currently residing in Mexico, I am acutely aware of the stark contrast between death and the joys and struggles of daily life. This awareness is not only evident on the streets but also in the vibrant local art, music, and song.

In essence, I would sum up my artistic philosophy with the phrase: Embrace the entirety, for both joy and disappointment can lead to a richer outcome.

Throughout my career, I have received over 50 awards. However, I am most proud of my two decades of work for UNICEF and other organizations dedicated to advancing child and family welfare. Additionally, spanning four decades, I had the privilege of designing for renowned music, dance, and theater-arts innovators.

Studies:

The Art Students League of New York

BFA in sculpture and multi-disciplinary arts from SUNY New Paltz

Masters program in design at Pratt Institute

MSW from Fordham University and

Post graduate studies at the Institute for Core Energetics.