Spring Exhibition 2018 Hubert Gallery Presents
Geoffrey Johnson
16 East 79th Street, G2 - Lower Level New York, NY 10075 USA info@hubertgallery.com Tel: 1 (212) 628-2922 HubertGallery.com
Introduction For over two decades, Geoffrey Johnson has mesmerized viewers with his quietly introspective paintings that capture the mood and character of the contemporary urban landscape. Using an impressionistic style, Johnson’s work lies in that seductive space between realism and abstraction. Typically set within a largely monochromatic landscape, his dark silhouetted figures elongate and extend into shadow. The restraint in color and detail contributes to a mood of solitude and contemplation. As Johnson states, “the paintings are not about the buildings and specific locations, but are about the feelings that one gets from being in the city.” Throughout his career Johnson has remained stylistically consistent, but has taken risks experimenting with bright colors one would not associate with a cityscape, such as Red City and Chrysler Building Green with their vibrant hues of pink and turquoise. Most recently, the artist has introduced metallic pigments gold, copper and bronze - which add an iridescent sheen to the skyscrapers of his powerful canvases, as seen in City in Purple with Gray and Gold & Black III. While the artist regularly visits New York for inspiration, he resides in North Carolina. In the studio, Johnson tends to work on multiple canvases at once to keep his ideas innovative. He studies the seasons, time of day, and changes in the urban environment itself to create different moods for each piece. When creating a scene, Johnson is drawn towards high contrast, juxtaposing darks and lights. He states, “I am always thinking about how to arrange darks and lights to make the work more interesting... What I want to do is transfer the mood of the city onto the canvas but this is also something that just happens subconsciously.” It is also important to the artist to put down his initial ideas quickly. He states, “I approach each work in a very loose, quick way...getting the idea down quickly without thinking about it too much. I then go back and make changes. I enjoy spontaneity and try not to think about a painting too much or else it will get ruined. And, I’m always thinking of what to do next. Ultimately, each painting is a thousand different decisions, thoughts, and feelings.” In addition to his celebrated cityscapes, Johnson also creates works that are influenced by scenes closer to home. His eclectic and colorful interiors, such as Interior with Green Chair, are inspired by the great homes of the south and portray an intimate view of domestic life. Regardless of subject matter, Johnson says that he strives to capture the places that inspire him while allowing his paintings to “almost dance on the water of abstraction.” The results are timeless scenes possessing simple elegance.
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Gold with Line, 2018 Oil on panel 30 x 40 inches 32 x 42 inches framed $20,000
Gold with Line, 2018 Oil on panel 30 x 40 inches 32 x 42 inches framed $20,000
Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Central Park Hill, 2018 Oil on panel 18 x 12 inches 24 x 18 inches framed $6,500 Hubert Gallery
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Red with Gold, 2018 Oil on canvas 50 x 50 inches SOLD Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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East Side Park II, 2017 Oil on panel 24 x 48 inches 30 x 54 inches framed $20,000 Hubert Gallery
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Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Evening Central Park, 2018 Oil on panel 24 x 16 inches SOLD Hubert Gallery
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Gold and Black III, 2018 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 inches $28,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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City Park II, 2018 Oil on panel 32 x 48 inches 38 x 54 inches framed $21,000 Hubert Gallery
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Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Chrysler Building Green, 2018 Oil on panel, 2018 16 x 11 inches $6,500 Hubert Gallery
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Red City, 2017 Oil on panel 26 x 16 inches 32 x 22 inches framed $8,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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City in Purple with Gray, 2018 Oil on canvas 50 x 60 inches $28,000 Hubert Gallery
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Park Buildings Winter, 2018 Oil on canvas 40 x 40 inches $21,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Southwest Corner Grand Central, 2018 Oil on panel 24 x 36 inches 30 x 42 inches framed $16,500 Hubert Gallery
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Vanderbilt & 43rd, 2018 Oil on panel 36 x 32 inches 42 x 38 inches framed $20,400 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Interior with Green Chair, 2018 Oil on panel 20 x 26 inches 26 x 32 inches framed $11,000 Hubert Gallery
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Untitled 73, 2018 Oil on panel 44 x 40 inches $22,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Buildings at Night II, 2017 Oil on panel 14 x 11 inches 20 x 17 inches framed $6,000 Hubert Gallery
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Buildings at Night IV, 2017 Oil on panel 14 x 11 inches 20 x 17 inches framed $6,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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Study with Gold 2017 Oil on panel 16 x 12 inches 18 x 14 inches framed $6,500 Hubert Gallery
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Untitled 73, 2017 Oil on canvas 48 x 60 inches $27,000 Geoffrey Johnson | Spring Exhibition 2018
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