Sax Berlin Art

A beautiful representation of an ancient Grecian lyric poet, only Sax Berlin knows which one! This is a quite spectacular piece; it's richly created and could, one believes, be a wor...

Painted in Sax Berlin's iconic Sharp Edge style, Wise Up displays motif's from Africa, see the display of flags at the bottom of the canvas for example, and instantly recognisable sy...

"Sharp Edge" style from Sax Berlin

Classical Harlequin - in this Harlequin painting Berlin shows his character barefaced and out of costume. The Harlequin is quiet and reflective in the foreground, however in the back...

Maestro Sax Berlin took more years to complete his Guitarist than Picasso his and this painting is a juxtaposed image of the old, blind beggar. The Berlin Guitarist is vibrant in cre...

This piece is stoked with imagery and icons. Immediately recognisable in this painting are the Statue of Liberty, and the Guardian Angels, but there are other, more subtle images thr...

Berlins response to the tragic loss of a young woman's life in London 2021 is this vibrant, passionate painting.  Once again women have held vigils and peaceful protests to draw atte...

Sax Berlin’s Skull series form part of his Neo-Expressionist works. Berlin works with speed on these pieces, gives them a sense of urgency. In “person” they are electric and magnetic...

From Sax Berlin's 1991 Pierrot series. Hand ground pigments on canvas. signed

Sax Berlin has two passions, his art and music, particularly jazz. As someone who was fortunate enough to experience the great jazz clubs of New York his paintings of jazz musicians ...

Climate change, conflict and conflagration are todays global reality and has sparked the creation of this Neo-Expressionist painting from Berlin. Sir David Attenborough, in June 2023...

This painting from Sax Berlin's studio overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean captures the essence of ecstasy. It's imbued with the hot sense of the urgency and frenetic energy of New Y...

A stark and powerful painting, it immediately attracts attention. Berlin has revisited the skull motif in this piece of Neo-Expressionist art to sublime effect. The painting is a mas...

This is a stunning, subtle painting from Sax Berlin that evokes the phrase used by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Berlin's interpretation of the quotation draws on his own personal knowledge ...

Acrylic and hand ground oils on canvas, From the artist's Hard Edge Series

Inspiration offers a beautiful portrait, one is aware of the nods to previous portrayals of iconic faces yet this painting is totally unique. This piece is classic Neo-Expressionism,...

Twenty First Century Sharp Edge NYC Style this painting showcases an iconic symbol of popular culture;the gold tooth or teeth. In this piece Berlin has comb...

A tour de force of a neo-expressionist painting. This work is symbolic and contemporary, offering a bold, almost tribal visual. Klee was a revolutionary artist who used many techniqu...

Part of his Women Who Dance With Wolves inspired series, Berlin offers Wild is the Wind (Kerry O). Every woman has, deep within her psyche, a wild nature. This nature cannot be taugh...

Truly an exceptional, statement piece from Berlin. His Lil’ Angel is perhaps the most eyecatching and iconic of his works depicting the Guardian Angels. The Guardian Angels loomed la...

"Sharp Edge" style from Sax Berlin

Portrait of actor Mark Rylance preparing for one of his earlier roles Gouache on Italian Slate in a contemporary Black frame.

In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting...

1980's NYC; dark and dangerous times. Gangs roamed the streets again, as they did in the 1800's, committing acts of egregious violence upon helpless citizens. But......... there was ...

This piece sees something of a departure for Berlin, his own journey through art; he's using acrylic paint married with his usual beautiful oil pigments, this piece shows a hand fre...

Sisters of Mercy - obviously women of great strength of character as painted by Master Artist Sax Berlin in 2006. These divine women have the unique gift of consecrated life and brin...

Bristol Invisible Circus created Red Rebel Brigade in April 2019 to support the Extinction Rebellion Spring Uprising although its roots go back to 2003 and protests against the war i...

A subtle piece from Sax Berlin created in the 1990's; this painting unites 2 iconic figures, Pierrot and Harlequin. Whilst being totally differen...

In The Light Of Eternity - nobody can portray the strength of woman in the same way as Sax Berlin, his paintings of women from the classical epoch of Ancient Greece are unsurpassed. ...

When Sax Berlin experiences the desire to lay something down he's unstoppable. This piece was created from an initial impulse of red. He laid down the base of reds and retired for so...

When Muhammad Ali appears in your dreams there's bound to be a message! As a compassionate man Berlin feels strongly about many of the issues that affect our world. Animal Rights...

This piece is so strong it shouts from the canvas!  With more than a passing nod to Ancient Greece, Democracy (All Over the World) has depth and resonance; the deep colour is so rich...

Beauty and Wisdom - Berlin has captured the essence of woman in this painting. It is a deeply spirtual piece and evokes the journey through life to eventual harmony with self. The ac...

A 1991 work from the Pierrot series. 40 x 24 inches hand ground pigment on canvas

A small format work on paper from Berlin. This piece is bright and immediate, beautifully reflecting the vibrancy of downtown culture. Acrylic and gold leaf on paper

"Everything passes everything changes everything crumbles all is impermanent." A direct quotation from Master Artist Sax Berlin showing his belief in the impermanence and reincarnation of all things even the seemingly eternal Buddha. Sax Berlin is creating the Great 108 Buddhas series. The number 108 has sacred meaning for followers of the Buddhist faith. For example a Buddhist Mala...

Something of a departure for Berlin, this highly figurative painting use motifs from ancient central American cultures to create a piece that writhes and turns on the canvas. Beautif...

Is it possible to paint an abstract Classical picture? If so then this superb piece must surely be it. In the portrait of her head Sappho almost appears as a negative image, much like the Turin Shroud...

Adonis The Beautiful. Oil and silver leaf on canvas. The effect of the silver leaf is mesmerizing, constantly changing with the light. The additional images show the painting at a sl...

In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting...

Sometimes in the world of fine art something very special happens and this piece from the hilltop studio of master artist Sax Berlin is such a rarity. Berlin has furthered his explor...

Sometimes in the world of fine art something very special happens and this piece from the hilltop studio of master artist Sax Berlin is such a rarity. Berlin has furthered his explor...

In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting to come together to try to make sense of systemic racism. Black Lives Matter...

In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting...

This work was inspired by Berlin's many visits to the Peace Pagoda during his sojourn to Nepal over the Winter. Sax prepares his canvasses and waits for the right conjunction of crea...

Acrylic On Canvas

Limited Edition Giclee print of Sax Berlin's original painting Nirvana. Original size Edition of 50. Signed by artist and printer comes with certificate of authentication. On 308gs...

The concept of service and governance is not new in history; Einstein thought the "high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule" and Seneca the great Roman philosop...

A rearing wild horse is a symbol in many ancient cultures. It is a universal avatar for freedom, power and wisdom. Berlin enters the realms of the mythic, he has an understanding of ...

STAY SOLID: dedicated to all the nurses and medical research teams world-wide. A gritty painting to join the collection of works in Sax Berlin's Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo Expressi...

There's no mistaking this character, Arlecchino the medieval Comedie Del'Arte actor. In this thoughtful piece from Master Artist Sax Berlin we can see an interpretation of the Harleq...

Take a moment to forget all about the outside world and be lured into the mysterious world of Sax Berlin. Here one finds echoes of Degas, Daumier, Leonardo, Rembrandt, and Picasso m...

With his Sharp Edge 21st Century Neo-Expressionist New York City Style series Berlin gifts us the fruits of complete abandonment in paint. He offers these works that map the evolutio...

Using his unique approach of layering diverse techniques Berlin creates the opportunity of "seeing into portraits". He offers a "portal into the creation of [an] enigma". The stunnin...

New York City has immersed Berlin in the whole vibe of the street culture that existed in the city at that time. Guardian Sista pays tribute to the women who were an integral part of...

Sax Berlin has embarked on a journey through Surrealism. This collection writhes & flows from his "Billion Dollar Hand" creating a complexity of interwoven rhythms. Berlin has been e...

His time in New York City has ingrained Berlin with the whole vibe of the culture that existed in the city at that time. He is so passionate when talking about it and the lasting eff...

"Reflection In Sun Ray Motley" from Sax Berlin forms part of his latest collection of works on the Harlequin theme. Although the character dates back to 11th Century passion plays t...

Sax Berlin has embarked on a journey through Surrealism. This collection writhes & flows from his "Billion Dollar Hand" creating a complexity of interwoven rhythms. Berlin has been e...

"Sharp Edge" style from Sax Berlin