Ann Johnson
Artwork for Ann Johnson
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
Having fun. Keeping at it. My inspiration is mainly sourced from the natural world.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
I feel immensely grateful to have worked creatively all my life, fitting art in to a patchwork existence.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Artist enjoying working with a range of media.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
These days - working in my studio, exhibiting, writing about art and attending other artists' print and textile workshops. Three books published to date: 'Wild Margins, Paintings and Inspirations' is available from Amazon. Two other books - 'Wild Margins, After the Storm' and 'A Book of Black' are signed limited editions of 200 copies each and will be available at St Catherine's.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Former magazine and newspaper fashion editor - textiles and patterns continue to feature in my work. Putney School of Art; Eastbourne College of Art. Open University degree including 'Art and its Histories'. 18 month residency at Raystede Animal Welfare, East Sussex with the avians resulted in two parrot paintings shortlisted and a third hung at RA Summer Exhibition.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
h-art Open studios at home in Ross on Wye; The Chapel Art Shop and Gallery in Abergavenny; The Sanctuary Studio and Gallery in Newnham on Severn; Far Open group exhibition at The George, Newnham on Severn.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
'A Book of Black' (£12) is currently available from The Courtyard in Hereford, or direct from me by post. Please contact me through my email address.