Film to Canvas
The large canvases are graphic representations of film extracted from the beginning frames of his 16mm short films know as "leader". A clear resin coating mimics the texture of celluloid.
John Johnson
Exploratory Realist
John began his career as a graphic designer, graduating from RMIT University in Melbourne Australia. After immigrating to America in the 1980's John immersed himself in the fast-emerging digital space. Using first-gen apple computers he developed methods for combining video with computer graphic signals. "With the tools available now, you can have a dream one night, wake up and recreate it." Digital media and the booming computer industry gave John a platform to explore his love of film, music, graphic and fine art. He furthered his studies at San Francisco State University where he learned programming; "this way I could better control my designs and speak more intelligently to engineers and clients".
His work reflects the influences of anarchic 60's pop art, street artists and political poster art. His non-figurative work can resemble abstract expressionism as seen in his vibrant "Follow the Leader" series but at closer inspection they are graphic representations of film extracted from the beginning frames of his 16mm short films know as "leader". A clear resin coating over the large canvases mimics the texture of celluloid and delivers an ultra-vibrant image.
John has exhibited in Australia and America and his artworks are included in private art collections. He also creates commissioned works of art. "My paintings attempt to hold you before them while you try to understand what's making you stand there."
Who is this man dude?
I find something dead or abandoned in the street commands more measured visual investigation than 100 Mona Lisas! It is my artistic right to render the images as my imagination sees fit. I will gladly accept the title "Weird" to continue my expression.
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Projects on the go
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Bad deeds a day
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Good deeds a day
Some nice words
Steven Pinetti VP Kimpton Hotels
"John's strength hasn't just been in the ultimate cutting-edge products he has produced for us but more importantly his process of immersing our teams to fully understand the purpose and goal of the asset or campaign, the message and the audience.
From redesigning our web sites to creating an industry 1st with our desktop reservation app, he's always seeking the strongest opportunity in the space we are trying to penetrate or impact."
Liz Webb CEO, Evoc Insights
"As a customer experience consulting firm, we work closely with clients to help define, test, and improve their digital marketing strategies. To meet this need, John has developed high-fidelity prototypes for their mobile and tablet platforms in order to undergo rigorous usability testing to ensure success prior to deployment. He pays close attention to the requirements, clearly understands user-centered design, and is able to make iterative design changes rapidly. John consistently delivers high quality work."
Dan Donahoe Owner, Teira Wines
Dan has been at the forefront of the premium wine on tap movement since its inception. Dan recently commissioned John to re-launch the Teira Wines brand. We recently launched the new Teira Wines website and is currently designing a new package.
The new corporate identity is designed to work across a wide-range of materials — website, wine labels, and packaging. Social Media channels are underway to engage a growing community of Teira Wine lovers.
Some Awards
A few shinning moments
Latest Works
Where the rubber meets the road.
ER POO
ER II had traveled 10,000 miles by air, making 33 flights, 2000 miles by road, (130 hours in cars in 207 trips) visiting all capitals except Darwin when finally she really had to go.
Zombies!
You ever had days when it feels like you're trapped in a dystopian video game? Remember those old-school 16-bit classics where the dead rise and feed on the living?
The 60s
Enter the bohemian scene, leave your car keys in the bowl, grab a cocktail, and head for a skinny dip while the 3 piece jazz ensemble plays Engelbert Humpedink’s Release Me.
