DANIEL ART JOHNSON

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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.  

Dan is credentialed with a Master of Fine Art Degree, and has taught at many universities and colleges across the US;  to include the University of Nebraska, Bradley University in Peoria Illinois, Mid-Plains CC in NE, and Yavapai College in Arizona. 
He 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 SUI  ET  SUBJECTI.......

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BROWSE CERAMIC SCULPTURES
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PEEK AT SOME PAINTINGS

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REVIEW RESINS

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READ BIO, CV

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...

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"EYE" SOME OF TINA JOHNSON'S WORK
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Commissions
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WORK IN PROGRESS (not my belly)

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LOOK AT SOLD PIECES

 THE STATEMENT 

*note:  Artist statements are sincere when they exclude any use of the term "juxtaposition"

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 (or simplicity and morbidity if that is the case), while at the same time commenting visually on the state of the psyche and its place in our society.

Morality, religion, humor, sexuality, politics, karma, mental states, and mankind's inseparable connection with the earth are issues I favor and subject to my scrutiny and commentary.

My subjects often 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 in my art, and just maybe I have changed the world in some small way. It has become irritatingly commonplace for individuals to conform to the "sheeple" mentality, to accept ideals and opinions not of their own rationale, but rather accepting the ideals of the flock. I would like to encourage people to own their own opinions and question their beliefs to make sure they are true to themselves.

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

 

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MANIPULATED RESIN SCULPTURES

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GO TO THE RECYCLING PROJECT

"The American consumer"
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Watch "CONSUMER" video
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CERAMIC SCULPTURES

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

   

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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........EX  NIHILO  ET  SUI  SUBJECTI.......