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Merritt Johnson (born 1977) [1] [2] is an American contemporary artist, often centering her work on Native American themes. [3] Early life and education. Johnson was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1977. [1] [2] [4] Her love for art began when she was very young when she discovered a book with Picasso 's paintings. [5]
Jul 28, 2016 · Merritt Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist who incorporates performance into her practice in addition to painting, sculpture, and video. She is of mixed Kanienkehaka (Mohawk), Blackfoot, Irish and Swedish heritage. In a recent interview, Johnson said performance art is more about being than creating.
Jul 1, 2014 · Too many people think only of “beads and feathers” when they hear the term Native American art, says Merritt Johnson, a multi-disciplinary artist of Mohawk and Blackfoot descent. But her ...
Merritt Johnson’s work is a navigation of periphery, intersectionality, separation and connection. Her multidisciplinary works are containers for thought and feeling. For two decades Johnson has focused her work toward destroying the oppression of bodies, land, sex, and culture.
Nov 19, 2018 · Johnson is just one of the many contemporary artists who attempt to battle stereotypes about Native American culture, empower people of Indigenous descent, and educate by bridging communities in a fragmented landscape.
Jan 25, 2017 · Titled “This Is a Creation Story: Merritt Johnson and the Unnamed Collective,” the exhibition features a mix of multidisciplinary works created by Johnson, who is of mixed Kanienkehaka...
The inaugural iteration of Wall to Wall presented by PNC features four works created by Alaska-based artist Merritt Johnson. These works have been constructed into large wall coverings that stretch across the lobby and cafe walls, creating an immersive exhibition experience.
