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Figurative
sculptures and paintings by Contemporary fine artist Daniel Art Johnson
Johnson works in a variety of mediums. High
fire ceramic stoneware in combination with hand-manipulated resins has made up the majority of his recent work.
He holds an
MFA in printmaking, and has taught at many universities and colleges, including the University of Nebraska, Bradley University
in Peoria Illinois, Mid-Plains CC in NE, and Yavapai College in Arizona.
Dan
has enjoyed a long and happy marriage to Tina (Bohlender) Johnson. Together they share life, kids, dogs, and a love for art.
ART
is his middle name.........really.
........EX NIHILO ET SUBJECTI.......
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WELCOME Thank you for your interest in my work. Please email ANY inquiries
questions or comments to D.ArtJohnson@gmail.com I would love to hear from you... and you, Frank Nichols, Michael Jilg, Jim Munce, Jan Galliard, Scot Fortune,
Larry Mclellen... Sedona, I
miss you and hope to see you soon Peace.
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My art is about the human condition. Mankind is a complex creature physically, as well as psychologically and socially. It is my goal to capture
and comment on the physical being, in all its formal complexity and beauty, while at the same time commenting visually on
the state of the psyche. Morality, religion, humor, sexuality, politics,
karma, mental states, and mankind's inseparable connection with the earth are issues favored and subjected to my scrutiny
and commentary. My subjects remain figurative because It is my intention
to communicate ideas more substantial than pure aesthetics. Sorry about the cliche, but when dealing with the human form,
a simple gesture is worth a thousand words. Everyone has a body and this truth makes
it easy for humans to relate and be moved by figurative art, even abstracted representations. If I can move someone to thought,
even if anger or disgust is the reaction, I believe I have been successful, and just maybe I have changed the world a little
for the better. My work is not always pretty, but neither is life.
My work is about truth, as much as it is about aesthetics. You can choose to enjoy the imagery, or roll up your sleeves and
delve into interpretation.
Please look around. Most of the images on
this site are linked to more images and larger views. Of course, any of my art that is available is on sale for the next hour..... I can't do this all
day. Thanks for visiting,
and your comments are truly appreciated.
Dan
"With reason, there is no need for faith."
Homo sumi humani nil a me alienum
puto ( I am human, so nothing human is strange to me ) -Terence,
in response to commentary insinuating nudity in art was pornographic and immoral
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What is manipulated resin? This is a term I use to describe the use of synthetic resins, usually polyester resin. for use as a
bonding agent with high fired clay (cone 8-10). It also bonds well to metal armatures. Many of my pieces are created
by adding multiple layers of resin over an armature. It begins as a thick pasty substance and when mixed with a hardening
agent has a chemical reaction which heats and cures the substance into a hard solid mass that can be carved sanded and finished.
The term 'resin' alone implicates cast resin, and multiple reproduction. I use "manipulated resin' to clarify
each piece is a one of a kind original sculpture.
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