ELEMENT A /B/ C/ D/ E/ F/ G/ H 2019

ELEMENT A /B/ C/ D/ E/ F/ G/ H   2019 

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ELEMENT: B                                                                                      

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ELEMENT: C                                                                                  

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ELEMENT: D                                                                                    

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ELEMENT: E                                                                                     

 

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ELEMENT: F                                                                                      

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ELEMENT: G                                                                                      

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ELEMENT: H                                                                                      

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8 sequential works

Each measures 20″ x 13″ W

Archival kraft paper + white line + archival black mat board

ELEMENT

MINIMAL.

SIMPLE.

PURE.

All of my work refuses/denies the camera’s eye. 

The revelation, the experience, only
occurs with an actual encounter – presence. 

The beauty of one’s beloved is 
the improvisational/sacred listening
of/ for/ to/ with
the beloved.

Please click on link for further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2019/11/11/883-element-8-works-2019-catherine-l-johnson-veterans-day-11-november-2019-k9-raf-jaspar-obis-soul-rising/

HEAVENINMYMOUTH 2012

HEAVENINMYMOUTH  2012

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HEAVENINMYMOUTH_2012_DOROTHYDARR_CHARLESLLOYD_30JUNE2015_CATHERINELJOHNSON

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Each work measures 10″H x 7.75″W

A collection of several works.

Mixed media on board

Hand drawn iridescent silver inscribed lines and hovering radiance on deep indigo base.

Private Collections.

One gifted to Charles Lloyd and Dorothy Darr while at the Dakota Jazz Club. 30 June 2015.

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2015/08/02/charles-lloyd-dorothy-darr-catherine-l-johnson-30-june-2015-lowell-picketts-living-room-aka-the-dakota/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/heaveninmymouth-20128-januarysilver-circlesindigo/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/01/page/3/

PINK: VARUS I- IX 2012

PINK: VARUS I- IX  2012

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Each work measures 13″ H x 12.5 ” W

Inscribed lines filled with black paint. 

Veils and layers of pink is applied, wiped away-repeat. At last, a complete visual sonic occurs.

NO matter what color of skin we wear,

ALL of humanity are colored PINK inside/within each body. Truth.

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

MOON: AERIAL MINES I-IX 2012

MOON: AERIAL MINES I-IX 2012

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Each work measures 14″ H x 11.5″ W

Inscribed lines, multiple veils/layers of paint applied/wiped away: repeat, repeat, repeat. 

A visual composition, when listening/attending with your senses the work is an experience.

A revelation.

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/11/02/catherine-l-johnson-multi-media-artist-moon-aerial-mine-installation-a-visual-score-re-mix-mash-up-opening-saturday-3-november-2012/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/3657/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/onlyonlyonlyonly-4days-4u-3days-4u-2days-4u-1days-4u-2c-the-automatic-message-the-4321-to-the-closing-of-the-automatic-message-instinct-904-nicollet-mall-what-you-see-is-based-on-who-you/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/crossroads-liminality-catherine-l-johnsons-moon-aerial-mines-2012-yellow-night-rise-2012-fire-crescent-2014/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/12/29/29-december-climb-every-mountain-the-one-enduring-fact-of-living-change-be-a-revolution/

GREEN: Fecund + Rind I-XIII 2012

GREEN: Fecund + Rind I-XIII 2012

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Mixed media on board.

Each work measures: 15.5″ H x 11.5″ W

Incised lines filled with black.

Veils and layers of ripening, fertile, succulent, bright deep verdant GREEN is applied and wiped away-repeat. Suddenly, a lush and potent visual sonic occurs: a promise of NEW life.

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

Yellow Night: RISE I-XI 2012

Yellow Night: RISE I-XI 2012

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Mixed media on board

Incised lines filled with black paint, veils and layers of bright warm yellow applied, wiped away-repeat. Then suddenly, a lush visual poem is sounded and composed. Improvisations.

Each work measures: 9.75″ H x 7.5″ W

Private collections

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/onlyonlyonlyonly-4days-4u-3days-4u-2days-4u-1days-4u-2c-the-automatic-message-the-4321-to-the-closing-of-the-automatic-message-instinct-904-nicollet-mall-what-you-see-is-based-on-who-you/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/venus-transitstransits-venus-desire-travelstravels-desire-love-shiftsshifts-love-sex-inspiresinspires-sex/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/untitled-yellow-night-rise-2012-tavis-smiley-octavia-spencer-viola-davis-mary-mcpartland-clark-terry/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/crossroads-liminality-catherine-l-johnsons-moon-aerial-mines-2012-yellow-night-rise-2012-fire-crescent-2014/

SOFTLY SPRING: EARTH I-VIII 2012

SOFTLY SPRING: EARTH I-VIII 2012

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Inscribed lines of raw umber, earth, with washes of soft green humming…

Each piece: 13″ H x 10″ W

For further information:

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/the-unseen-portfolios-of-spring-2012-catherine-l-johnson-unfolding-exploration-of-pure-improvisation-inhaleexhale-life-breathes/

RESURRECTION / EXODUS 1996

RESURRECTION / EXODUS 1996

COMMISSION

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RESURRECTION_PHASE4_STUDIO_1996_CATHERINELJOHNSON
RESURRECTION_PHASE2_STUDIO_1996_CATHERINELJOHNSON
RESURRECTION_PHASE1_STUDIO_1996_CATHERINELJOHNSON

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Each panel measures: 64″ H x 37″ W x 2.5″ D.

The commission was site specific.

The quarter size model is shown above as well as the stages of exploration and execution.

There are separate drawings, paintings in the RESURRECTION / EXODUS portfolio.

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RESURRECTION / EXODUS  1996 was a commissioned by Holtkoetter International,

a German chandelier manufacturer, for their USA headquarter offices.

The work was inspired by the Exodus story of FAITH 

as one enters the wilderness:

following a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.

The background and foreground oscillates with the various elements:

radiance of the gold and the position of the sun and the position of the viewer.

The background color is a custom mix of deep blue violet /black

which was applied in multiple layers over the gold- back and forth,

which gives the work depth.

There are five panels- five being the number of love.

The panels were affixed to an overhang of a balcony in the front lobby.

The South light washed the paintings and each painting was a revelation

of gold- an aura of gold.

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The viewer is not a spectator but is involved with the revelation and the shadow of the work.

A pas-de-deux.

An improvisational exponential disclosure of attending and opening/offerings.

Spectacular + intimate epiphanies.

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Slowly and suddenly, the work shifted into light and then to material.

A suspension and a transformation of the ordinary into a sublime moment.

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This major work was dedicated to my beloved doctor: the late Dr. Mark B. Coventry of the Mayo Clinic.

He looked at the x-rays of my bone and always saw my spirit.

We were in concert for decades.

Before he died he asked me to make two promises to him:

Please PROMISE me TWO things:

“Cathy, ONLY let those who honor and respect you come near

and

ALWAYS remain an artist.”

Floral / BLOOM The CRAYON works

Floral / BLOOM

The CRAYON works

2003 to present

Multiple series / portfolios

Created in various dimensions

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The CRAYON works: 2003
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14476 Russ Fefercorn

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14476 Russ Fefercorn

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FLORAL:BLOOM_CRAYON_TONYSGARDEN_CHRISGARDEN_2003_CATHERINELJOHNSON

 
 
 
 

NOTE:

translating original art into custom fine art prints

https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/for-art-collectors-designers-exquisite-beautiful-impeccable-site-specific-fine-art-prints-esteemed-artist-catherine-l-johnson-master-printer-mark-jones-arts-district-imageworks-inc-2/


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