[Patrick Johnson]

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson is a self taught artist who has been exhibiting in Atlanta since 2003. Born and raised in rural Alabama, Patrick relocated to Atlanta in 1994 and draws mostly from his childhood experiences as recalled from his dreams.

ARTIST STATEMENT
His work can best be described and understood as “situational storytelling”. Every work is based upon an actual event that occurred in his past as remembered today. Each work begins with a pencil sketch from a remembered or actual dream and evolves into an articulated, carved, scratched, and cut into the wood panel that serves as the base. The depiction of these scenes on panel describe events from various perspectives simultaneously. He approaches the painting process with respect for the “dream state” in which the initial scene was conceived by painting primarily in a sleep deprived state. It is in this state of body and mind that he believes the relationship to dream is closest.

Born: 1970 Anniston, AL

Patrick Johnson Snow Day, 2006 Acrylic, pen and graphite on board 24 x 36 inches 05279

Patrick Johnson Hilltop , 2007 Mixed Media on Panel 72 x 48 inches 06663

Patrick Johnson Kite Path, 2006 Acrylic, pen and graphite on board 24 x 36 inches 05278

Patrick Johnson Legos Don't Necessarily Float, 2007 Mixed media 30 x 48 inches 06503

Parick Johnson I Dreamed I was an Architect, 2007 Mixed media 30 x 48 inches 06500

Patrick Johnson Lake 12 Saturday, 2007 Mixed media on panel 72 x 48 inches 06667