Beto Janz

Artist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Roberto R. Janz (BetoJanz) 1981.

Since I was a kid I have been immersed in rock'n'roll, horror movies and skateboarding. The underground universe has always been part of my lifestyle and work. I think my art depicts ingredients of this universe.
It was precisely rock'n'roll that influenced me to have a do-it-yourself mindset, as well as this urge to set myself free. Because I want my art to have no limits or bonds, I constantly try new techniques, materials and processes. Instead of patterns, my work gives birth to new creation experiences.
The raw material I use in my work depends on feeling and availability. I blend my expectations with the possibilities the environment provides me. These are things to be carefully considered. I usually start my work with an initial idea on how to run the project, while the make of it grants me new possibilities that come up without previous planning. This innovation keeps me in a always-learning working process.
My main commitment is to myself and to my high expectations about my work. It doesn't mean it is easier to create. Actually, it is harder because I am my worst enemy. I can be happy with a result, but I am never completely satisfied. This helps me keep improving my art and myself.
My artworks consist of things I would like to see or own myself. My motivation is bringing to life these ideas and dreams, and going through new experiences, techniques and processes. I learn and enjoy every moment as I craft my art, as though it was the last thing I am doing.

Education

UP

Post Graduate Course in Multimedia

January 2004 - December 2004 Curitiba, Brazil

UP

Graphic Design

January 2000 - December 2003 Curitiba, Brazil

Awards

CosacNaify

Winner poster to the launching of Brazilian issue of the book "The Elements of Typographic Style" by Robert Bringhurst

2005

Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)

Selected poster to be exhibited around Europe.

2005

Bienal Brasileira De Design

CD created in co-op with designers Anderson Maschio, Dado Queiroz and L.A. Salgado. Work chosen as Highlight of 8ª Bienal ADG

2006

Flamengo And Globo.com

Winner of "Camisa 12 " logo contest for Flamengo soccer team supporters

2007

I Concurso Randy Moscher De Design De Rótulos

Best Brazilian Beer label (General Category).

2014

Exhibitions

2005, (My Brasil is with "S") Istituto Europeo di Design - Exhibited around Europe
2006, 8ª Bienal de Design - São Paulo/Brasil
2010, Anti-Design Festival - London/UK
2012, São Paulo Design Weekend (Desmobilia) - São Paulo/Brasil
2012, Deforma Mostra Design - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, Solo Exhibition at Psycho Carnival - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, Solo exhibition at Galeria Teix - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, Exhibition at Galeria Teix and Deforma Mostra Design (Bienal Internacional de Curitiba Collateral events) - Curitiba/Brasil
2014, Generation Grind - at Gladstone Hotel. (presented by Roarockit and OSF) - Toronto/Canada
2014, Dare2Create TDSB show at Artscape Youngplace. (Dangerous Grinds) OSF x BetoJanz - Toronto/Canada
2014, First Kensington Market Art Fair - Toronto/Canada
2014, The Skull Show at Bedford Gallery - Walnut Creek, CA/USA
2015, The Youth are Revolting! at Gladstone Hotel. (presented by Roarockit and OSF) - Toronto/Canada

Publications

2006, Grafica Magazine - 22 pages article about EstudioCrop's works.
2006, WebDesign Magazine - Interview and works of EstudioCrop.
2007, Communication Arts Magazine - Typography Theme / ambigram Death or Glory
2007, Webdesign Magazine - Article about collage works.
2008, LosLogos 4 / Gestalten - Logos
2009, Idea Fixa Book - IdeaFixa Ambigram
2010, 100% Skate Magazine - Article about Broken Deck Skulls project.
2011, THRASHER Magazine - Article about Broken Deck Skulls project.
2011, Logo Design Vol. 3 / Taschen - Logos
2012, Mastering Type: The Essential Guide to Typography for Print and Web Design / HOW - Hate Poster
2014, Concrete Wave Magazine - Article
2014, The Mammoth Book of Skulls / Running Press - Works

Lectures

2012, (inspiração '12) Universidade Positivo - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, Centro Universitário Curitiba - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná - Curitiba/Brasil
2013, (Algures 8) Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná - Curitiba/Brasil
2014, Oasis Skateboard Factory - Toronto/Canada
2015, Street Art Mash Up/Collage - Workshop to Secondary Teachers (TDSB) -Toronto/Canada
2015, Special Guest at University of Houston-Clear Lake - Houston/USA