Januz Art
Arjan Vergeer aka Januz Art is an artist from his hometown Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Most of his friends and family call him Januz, which is how the name “Januz Art” came about. From an early age, Arjan has always loved to draw, which naturally led to his desire to learn to paint professionally.
He started with traditional painting with acrylic and oil colours and graduated from the art school De Willem De Kooning Academy in 2001. Since then he has worked with many clients, mainly doing t-shirt designs, illustrations, murals, party decorations, tattoo designs, landscapes, character designs, album covers, posters and much more. His style is versatile, but always contains recognisable “Januz Art elements” such as ornaments, bright colours and psychedelic patterns. His art is also very detailed and unique.
In 2001, he won two design competitions that took him twice to the land of the rising sun, Japan. He travelled with a delegation to celebrate 400 years of trade relations between Japan and the Netherlands. Japan felt like home and he is keen to return there one day. Since then, Arjan has been heavily inspired by Japanese manga and pop culture, robots and mech art.
In the last ten years, in addition to his creative travels, he has also worked in a shop to pay his bills. Arjan began to draw less and less and even reached a point where he no longer enjoyed drawing at all. Until one day he decided to draw for ten minutes a day. Fortunately, he rediscovered the joy of drawing.
Furthermore, his art really took off again when he started to paint digitally. As a father of two beautiful daughters and with a busy business schedule, it was a real challenge for him to create more space for his paintings. With digital painting technology, he could literally start painting immediately, no matter where he was, without having to create space and get all the art materials ready. His years of experience in painting with colour also stood him in good stead for digital painting. He then decided to present his artwork on social media. Soon a new routine of making beautiful things emerged and design requests naturally followed.
The collaboration between Januz Art and Avanyah was born from a mutual admiration for each other’s work and a shared vision for innovative fashion. This partnership has set new benchmarks in how art can seamlessly integrate into everyday fashion. The design process was a melding of minds, with Januz Art’s vibrant artistry woven into Avanyah’s fabric of creativity. Each piece of clothing is not just apparel; it’s a piece of wearable art that tells its own unique story, inviting the wearer to express their individuality.
In the multifaceted world of clothing and art, there are few collaborations as profound and dynamic as the one between Januz Art and Avanyah. This alliance combines stunning artistic expressions with innovative fashion styles to create a range of garments that are not only visually captivating but also rich in cultural flavour.
Since the beginning of 2021, he has been working with Avanyah on digital designs for screen-printed garments. Here you can see a selection of the first garments from the collaboration between Januz Art and Avanyah Clothing: Gateway, Solar Grid, Oracle and Mycelium, which are already available in our online shop.
Januz Art and Avanyah Clothing have many more surprises up their sleeves! You can already be the first to get your hands on the PsiFy & Seeds printed button shirts from our upcoming clothing collection.
Born out of a desire to combine comfort with unique artistic elements, Avanyah has established itself in the world of alternative festival fashion. The clothing brand is committed to producing ethical and ecological garments that appeal to those who value sustainability as much as style.
From festival-ready attire to casual streetwear, Avanyah offers a diverse range of products that stand out for their craftsmanship and artistic flair. Each item showcases the brand’s commitment to quality and individuality, infused with the spirited artistry of Januz Art.
As trends evolve, the influence of artists like Januz on fashion continues to expand, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. This partnership has sparked a growing interest in artistic collaborations within the fashion industry, suggesting a bright future for similar ventures. Looking ahead, the success of this partnership may pave the way for further collaborations between artists and fashion brands, blending two worlds into a seamless expression of culture and identity.
Dive into the world of Januz Art and Avanyah by visiting their online shop. Discover the exclusive clothing collections where each piece tells a story, and perhaps, find something that speaks to your personal style.
What makes Avanyah's clothing unique?
Avanyah is more than just fashion—it’s a movement of self-expression and creativity. Each piece is hand-crafted with sacred, screen-printing, and quality textiles. Our designs are wearable art, festival outfits and rave clothing, consciously crafted slow fashion. The alternative clothing collections are:
- Inspired by music, art, and festival culture
- Ethically produced with high-quality materials
- Designed in collaboration with artists, musicians and other creative minds
- Built for movement, adventure, and free-spirited lifestyles
How often do new collections release?
In general, our new fashion collections are launched annually before the festival season begins, although certain special editions and exceptional collaborative projects may also be released at other times of the year.
Keep an eye on our Instagram, Facebook and our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming collections, events and the locations of our market stall.
What types of products feature Januz Art's designs at Avanyah?
The collaboration between Arjan, also known as Januz Art, and Avanyah transforms his intricate, extraordinary illustrations into wearable artworks. Each piece in this limited edition collection merges psychedelic storytelling with functional festival fashion, crafted for free spirits who embody creativity, individuality, and community.
Arjan’s visionary designs are currently featured on:
- T-shirts
- Button shirts
- Hoodies
- Scarves
- Beach shorts
- Bikinis
Every garment reflects both Januz Art’s signature style and Avanyah’s creative commitment to alternative streetwear and festival fashion. These designs are not just clothing — they are statements of wearable art, empowering those who celebrate self-expression, energy, and the festival lifestyle.
Where can I purchase items from the Januz Art & Avanyah collaboration?
Our collections are available:
- Online at avanyah.com.
- At psychedelic trance festivals, street markets, fairs and other music events across Europe as well as in spontaneous pop-up shops in Austria.
- In selected shops, such as Psy7 & Karma Syndikat in Berlin and various other venues, currently in Koh Phangan, Thailand and in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
