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Artist statement

My work may be described as (afro) abstract expressionist representationalism,

as seen through the eyes of a person of color.

I use mixed mediums, printmaking and collage to create my work.

I utilize abstraction, expressionism and representationalism usually all in the same painting.

I also utilize text, usually a stream of consciousness imagery culled from the African diaspora.

The haints and loa, spirits, ghosts and demons, the maroon living in the hills. The saints and orisha, things unseen and unnoticed, the ritual power of belief. I create cosmologies out of the whole of black experience.​​

Meet the Artist

David Johns III and David Johns IV showcase their works of art at the Overlea ArtsFest -  Summer 2024

A Little bit about me

Education

Master in Fine Art, Fine Art

Bachelor in Fine Art, Fine Art

The Hoffberger School of Painting, Maryland Institute, College of Art - Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland Institute, College of Art - Baltimore, Maryland

Honors

1985-1987

Recipient of the Ford Foundation Fellowship for Minority Artists

Exhibitions

Recent Solo Shows

2024

"Kaleidiscope", Juried Art Show, Overlea ArtsFest, Holt Park and Center for the Arts, Baltimore Maryland

2023

"Through the Looking Glass" Juried Art Show, Overlea ArtsFest, Holt Park and Center for the Arts, Baltimore Maryland

2003

"Notebook" Artscape '03, Baltimore, Maryland

2001

"With the Devil at My Feet" Solo Exhibition, Egypt Cafe, Canaan Valley, West Virginia

Past Group Shows

2004

2002

HeRan, The Large Art Company, Baltimore, Maryland

Fall Group Show HeRan, Temporary Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland

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