JANE
T. JOHNSON
530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Acclaimed artist Jane Johnson, whose career spans over six decades, continues to captivate audiences with her vivid, color-rich landscapes and imaginative abstractions. Born in the United States, Johnson’s educational journey led her to Briarcliff College, Rollins College, and private study with Henry Gorski in New Haven, CT, followed by coursework at the Corcoran School of Art. Her work, influenced by travels around the world and the serenity of nature, has evolved into a distinctive style that celebrates color, texture, and the interplay between shapes and space.
Johnson’s art is deeply rooted in her love for the landscape, particularly the Italian Cypress trees and gardens she first encountered during her travels to Europe. With a foundation in both figurative and abstract traditions, her work is often compared to the likes of Cezanne, Matisse, and Milton Avery. Emphasizing “magical realism,” she seeks to create paintings that surprise and delight, inviting viewers to explore the nuances of color and form.
Johnson has exhibited widely over her illustrious career, from New York City to Washington, DC and the Hamptons. Her work is in notable private and public collections, including the Arts in Embassies Program, and she has generously supported nonprofit organizations such as LongHouse Reserve and Women’s Arts of the Hamptons.
Now at 81, Johnson continues to explore new mediums, from oil and acrylics to beading, and remains committed to creating art that speaks to the soul.
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The work of Jane Johnson is deeply influenced by the landscapes and colors encountered during travel, particularly early inspiration from the countryside and gardens discovered in Italy. Nature, not politics or theory, fuels her creativity. Meaning is found in the nuances of color and the unexpected surprises that arise from the process.
From a young age, Johnson was captivated by art, learning the basics through paint-by-numbers and classes at the Little Red School House. Her time studying with artists like Henry Gorski and Bill Christenberry was pivotal in shaping her technical and theoretical path. Over the years, she’s developed her own approach to color and form, often painting from memory rather than direct observation, and experimenting with oil, acrylic, and oil sticks to create painterly, textured works that evoke a sense of magical realism. For inquiries, sales@agora-gallery.com
