Grace Johnson

February 2024 - May 2024

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Columbus

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

People, the elements- earth/air/fire/water, colors, traditions, hot weather.

WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU GRAVITATE TOWARDS TO CREATE WORK?

Weeds, roots, ferns, flowers, dogwood tree and catalpa tree leaves, vintage linen, wool.

WHAT IS YOUR WORK ABOUT?

Terroir. Sense of time/place/memory/meaning/home.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS?

Peace KAT, Marc Chagall, Lena Bartula, all the great muralists of Mexico.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER CREATIVES?

Find each other.  Experiment over and over again with your creative process/materials.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO COOK AND/OR EAT?

Pretty much anything that someone else cooks.

 WHERE IS SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD YOU HOPE TO VISIT.

Nigeria.

 WHAT DOES THE WORLD NEED MORE OF RIGHT NOW?

More Sunday suppers with family & friends.  Less nationalism. Global and universal practices & policies that prioritize human security and dignity.

The CAC’s Artist in Residence program is made possible with support from the Ohio Arts Council.

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