Featured image: Angels Flight, Duwenavuesante Johnson, 2023, mixed media, 10 x 8 in. / 25.4 x 20.32 cm.
Duwenavuesante Johnson's mixed media artworks are a vibrant exploration of texture, form, and the interplay between man-made and natural environments.
Duwenavuesante Johnson is an artist known for his mixed media works that blend embroidery, painting, and paper techniques to explore personal and environmental narratives. His art captures the essence of daily interactions with nature and technology.
Through a combination of hand embroidery, painted surfaces, and sculptural paper techniques, Johnson creates pieces that are not only visually striking but also deeply rooted in personal and environmental narratives. Each work is a unique expression of the artist's daily interactions with the world around him, captured through a meticulous layering of materials and meanings.
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Age (2020)
Age, Duwenavuesante Johnson, 2020, mixed media, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
"Age" is a poignant piece featuring hand embroidery on painted wool. The artwork conveys a sense of time and endurance, with the textural depth of the wool and the intricate stitching reflecting the complex layers of life experiences. Johnson’s use of traditional embroidery in a modern context bridges past and present, making a statement about the continuity and change inherent in the aging process.
Breath (2021)
Breath, Duwenavuesante Johnson, 2021, mixed media, 11 x 17 in. / 27.94 x 43.18 cm.
In "Breath," Johnson captures the essence of ephemeral daily experiences through his outdoor art practice. This piece, created on a beach, features painted and embroidered linen, symbolizing the transient yet impactful moments that nature offers. The interaction of the artwork with the natural elements—specifically the water—highlights the fluidity and fleeting beauty of these experiences, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the simple, often overlooked moments of life.
Abound (2021)
Abound, Duwenavuesante Johnson, 2021, mixed media, 9 x 12 in. / 22.86 x 30.48 cm.
"Abound" showcases Johnson's exploration of digital and physical realities through the medium of paper. This sculptural work, featuring cut, stenciled, and sewn paper, is a visual representation of a fragmented, pixelated world. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition speak to the chaotic yet structured nature of digital life, while the physical act of sewing adds a tactile, human element to the digital abstraction.
Duwenavuesante Johnson’s artworks are a masterful blend of technique, material, and motif. Each piece invites viewers to explore the layers of meaning embedded within, reflecting on personal histories, natural cycles, and the digital age. Johnson's work is a compelling reminder of the power of art to encapsulate and communicate complex aspects of human experience.
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Finding Space, Duwenavuesante Johnson, 2022, mixed media, 30 x 60 in. / 76.2 x 152.4 cm.
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