Jamie Berg

Jamie Berg is a British artist and DJ based in Ericeira, Portugal, whose work celebrates individuality, connection and the joy of shared experiences.

Inspired by artists including Keith Haring, Picasso, Takashi Murakami and Thierry Noir, Jamie creates bold, colourful artworks exploring identity, diversity and unity. His work has been exhibited in London, Milan, Lisbon and Barcelona and featured in House & Garden and Tatler.

At 19, living in Banff, Canada, I decided I wanted a life built around friends, family, freedom, adventure, play and somehow getting paid to be creative. Life, however, had some other plans.

Throughout my 20s, I underwent 14 major surgeries, including cancer in my arm. I spent over a year recovering on a sofa and seven years unable to do much physical activities beyond basic rehabilitation. I poured that energy into building a successful creative business, but somewhere between the pressures of work, financial struggles and chasing stability, I lost touch with the person I wanted to be.

In 2025, after a series of personal and professional setbacks, I decided to take a chance on the life I’d imagined all those years ago. I became a full-time artist and DJ, building a life around creativity, music, freedom and human connection. Somehow, it worked.

My paintings are big, bold, colourful, silly, happy, funky faces. Every one is different, yet somehow they all belong together. They celebrate individuality, diversity and the things that connect us as humans. For a long time, my art came from trying to find the joy within the pain. Now, it comes from genuinely enjoying the joy and appreciating everything it took to get here.

I don’t believe happiness means living without sadness, struggle or uncertainty. I think the beauty of life comes from experiencing all of it, embracing the messy bits and finding reasons to celebrate along the way.

Music

Alongside his art career, Jamie is an established DJ on Portugal’s music scene, performing everything from feel-good sunset sessions to high-energy dancefloors. Highlights include headlining the summer closing party at Lisbon’s iconic 8 Marvila, performing at Boardriders Ericeira, and playing numerous festivals, venues and private events.

Live painting & Ericeira Art Club

His creativity extends beyond the canvas and DJ booth through live collaborative paintings at weddings and events, where guests contribute to a unique piece of art, and his Ericeira Art Club, which brings people together to create freely.

Philosophy

Whether through painting, music or shared creative experiences, Jamie’s philosophy remains the same: bringing people together, celebrating individuality and creating moments of genuine joy.