- English practitioner living in Brooklyn, New York.
- Studied fine art at Nottingham Trent University
- His work predominantly consists of drawing and flat visuals, character design also plays a big part
- He also produces sculpture and performance art, etc - it is about having an idea and pursuing it in the most appropriate way.
- It is difficult to define Jon's practice but it exists in the middle of art, illustration and commercial work.
- Your studio is everywhere, you can make anything wherever you want - ALWAYS CARRY A PEN.
- Its okay to make stuff that you don't know why you're making it, trust your instincts because something might come of it in the future.
Jon's project 'Tumblr Girls' was about drawing people without caring too much about form and colour, just drawing. Not everything has to be a well crafted, complete drawing, sometimes a simple, naive and quick approach works best to get information onto paper. Looking at this project has inspired me to do something similar, working from photographs to produce a large quantity of quick drawings. I feel this will help me improve my drawing skills and I could include this as part of my visual language module.
Everything starts with a drawing - it is a form of writing.
Advice from Jon Burgerman to students:
- Enjoy being a student
- Take advantage of all opportunities available to you.
- Collaborate with peers.
What makes something a great piece of work?
Its something you feel, it not a measurable thing, you just know.
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