Janko Bartelink is a multimedia artist, musician, and educator whose work explores personal perception and the human condition through music, painting, and multimedia.

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Hard skills:

Virtual Production (Unreal Engine)

3D Animation (Cinema 4D)

2D Animation (After Effects)

VFX & Compositing (After Effects)

Video Editing (Premiere Pro)

2D Illustration & Design (Illustrator)

Digital Painting & Design (Photoshop)

Music Production (Ableton Live)

Audio & Video Recording

Modular Synthesis

Photography

Oil Painting

Model Drawing

Voice Over Acting

Educational Design

Teaching

Soft skills:

Leadership

Teamwork

Entrepeneurship

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Problem-solving

Languages:

Dutch -Native

English – Advanced

From Painting and Music to Digital Art Education and Social Design

Janko Bartelink is a passionate cultural entrepreneur, teacher/researcher, and artist who embraces the power of creativity in education. "To be human is to live with both the curse and the blessing of self-awareness," is how Janko views the human condition. For him, life and the world are a constant source of wonder and disillusionment, often simultaneously. In this space, every individual has lifelong lessons to learn about themselves and life itself. Janko's work is rooted in the belief that learning—within this context of wonder and disillusionment—is an optimistic act that offers hope for the future and that educational innovation is the key to positive social change. His vision of education goes beyond traditional models: he advocates for a system that centers on personal growth and societal impact, preparing young people for a rapidly changing world and lifelong learning. He believes this can be achieved through a combination of education, technology, and self-development.

Janko’s expertise in educational innovation is evident in his various roles. He is a lecturer at Saxion University of Applied Sciences and a member of Team XL of the Art Education as Critical Tactics professorship at ArtEZ. In addition to his academic work, Janko served as the director of Studio Z, an educational design agency, for 15 years. With Studio Z, he focused on projects with a social mission, collaborating with schools, museums, and other cultural institutions to empower young people through creativity and inspiring education.

Janko's commitment to educational innovation is driven by several core principles:

‍Integrity: He believes in taking responsibility for oneself and the world, striving to make a positive impact with every project.

‍Curiosity: A lifelong learner, he constantly seeks new insights and possibilities.

‍Creativity: For him, creativity is not a luxury but a fundamental force driving innovation and transformation.

‍Ambition: He aims to create value that genuinely makes the world a better place.

‍Authenticity: He believes that truly meaningful impact is only possible when you remain true to yourself.

Janko’s artistic practice is also deeply intertwined with his vision of education. He is a multimedia artist, musician, and painter who explores the boundaries of personal perception and reflects on the human condition. Creativity, curiosity, and the act of making are ongoing drivers for him to explore, learn, create, and connect—thereby giving meaning to life and the world.

Past Solo Exhibitions:

Whenever I climb, I am followed by a dog called 'Ego'

Concordia, Enschede - Site-specific multimedia installation

04/11/2023 - 11/11/2023

Sky & Meteo

Waterschap Vecht & Velt, Painting Exhibition

July - December 2008

Sky & Meteo

KCO Zwolle, Painting Exhibition

April - July 2007

The World Is Yours

Apeldoorn, Site Specific Installation in The Rabobank

15/11-2006 - 25/11/2006

Harnessed the Storm

Gallery 'En Passant' Apeldoorn, Painting Exhibition

24/06/2006 - 29/07/2006

Social Art /
Art Education
(selected)

Step by Step Stop Motion
2023

Continuous Learning Path for teaching Stop Motion Animation for Primary Education

Goal: Primary school students learn to express themselves through visual storytelling.

‍Link

#DareToAsk
‍2023

Educational Boardgame

Goal: Playfully addressing issues related to religion and identity within foster families.

‍Link

Project SOLO
‍202

Project Week in Secondary Education

Goal: Addressing loneliness among young people in a safe way using creativity and design thinking.

‍Link

My Life In Corona Time
2022

Online projectday for Secondary Education

Goal: Helping young people in lockdown reflect on their situation through creative multimedia.

Inclusive is not Special!
2021

Curriculum for Special Secondary Education

Goal: Assisting neurodiverse youth in reflecting, forming opinions, and communicating about inclusion and diversity using digital media.

‍Link

Zap The Robot
2020

Day project with blended learning for Primary Education

Goal: Students from grades 1 to 8 learn about science and technology through stop-motion animation.

‍Link

The Imposter
2019

Day project for Secondary Education

Goal: Collaboratively create a short film with 80 to 200 young people in one day.

‍Link

Studio Z Cultural Education
2008 - 2023

Developing a Creative Media Education Portfolio (Photography, Video, Animation, Game Design)

Goal: Developing, Prototyping, Testing, and Implementing Creative Media Education Workshops, Courses, and Professional Development for Primary and Secondary Education, including setting up logistical, financial, and operational management, training the teaching team, and developing and implementing the marketing communication strategy.

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