The clock’s tickin and June 5th will be here before you know it: so get on over to White Walls for a live dose of Ian Johnson.
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PropsRadio has just released “In the Evening” featuring artwork by our homeboy, Ian Johnson. See what Props has to say below, and check out video collab with Ian.
“This week’s propsRadio is a real treat and true testament of helping advance the art of jazz to a new generation, an intention deeply rooted in the vibrantly organic yet meticulously precise artwork of Ian Johnson. Jazz royalty is rendered against backgrounds of both geometric shape and zen wash on materials as natural as the musicians painted on the grain. Dig this! Listen AND look at the show…Ian’s nighttime musical selections are represented by selections of his own artwork; as tracks advance, you’ll see the art change…my man also did the cover art! Thanks Ian for the stories and the laughs…you’ve made this one very special at an important time in my life.” -Props
While ravaging the June issue of Juxtapoz we were thrilled to come upon the showstoppers, Ian Johnson and Mike Shine. The crew had good things to say about the two artists filling our walls these days, and we appreciate the love. Click below for the magazine clips.
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Ian Johnson entertained quite a crowd this Saturday, celebrating the opening of his new show. Thank you to everyone who made it out, and enjoy these red carpet snapshots. Also be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Ian.
The first thing that distinguishes Ian Johnson’s paintings from run-of-the-mill musician portraits is his excellent taste in subjects. A jazz lover, he’s focused on the likes of Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, and John Coltrane. But the main thing that distinguishes Johnson’s art is its dynamism. Combining stong and lively use of line with colors that vibrate, Johnson makes iconic images that sing. -Huston, San Francisco Bay Guardian Continue reading
