ABOUT THE ARTIST

John Berry has established a long-standing presence in the world of creative art and photography. He is a prize-winning astrophotographer, an acrylic and mixed media artist, and an award-winning novelist in the science thriller genre (Dark Arrival). His father, Dr. Lathrop Berry, was an accomplished artist and prize-winning photographer, as well as a celebrated surgeon.

Since I was a little boy, Astronomy and Cosmology have always captivated my interests," Berry explained during a recent interview. "I begged for a small refractor telescope from the Sears Wish Book for Christmas in the early 70's and I was elated when it finally arrived from back order a week or so after the holiday. I would brave the freezing winter temperatures on every clear night from a vantage point in my backyard, exploring the heavens and "discovering" fantastic new vistas that only served to heighten my love for the night sky," 

Flash forward some 50 years from that point in time and Berry's passion to explore the mysteries of space through technology was once again ignited. "The first time I attempted to alter an LED display on a TV, the patterns, colors and designs that emerged somehow drew me back to my childhood days when my imagination was swept away into the limitless possibilities the visible universe possesses. The connection between the panels I was creating and the eyepiece of my telescope so long ago were unmistakable - and impactful."

Over the last two years, exploring the depths of creativity and perfecting his technique of Cosmic Art has created a wide variety of unique pieces of the new art form.  And the artistic value doesn't end with the visual.

"There's another important element of value to my panels that I have discovered and embraced," Berry cites. "Art Therapy...it turns out the expressive interaction that my work creates for individuals with Autism is compelling and truly therapeutic in nature. It's been shown that Cosmic Art provides a conduit for exploring eye-hand creativity for young and old alike across all levels of the autistic spectrum."  To recognize and celebrate this special connection, John donates 10% of all sales to the National Autism Association - and offers a 20% discount to NAA members.

John's insatiable curiosity about blending altered technology with visual imaging helped to create Cosmic Art; a new form of digital artistic expression that has captivated the imagination of the art world. John resides in Union, KY with his two children, Arden and Hudson and enjoys collecting classic cars, gardening and quartz mining.