THE BROTHERS JOHNSON
February 5th, 2022 - April 2nd , 2022
4954 Old York Rd Philadelphia, PA 19140 rushartsphilly.org rushartsphiladelphia@gmail.com
"The brothers johnson" is on view at Rush Arts Philadelphia Gallery. If you’re interested in purchasing any of the works, please email us at rushartsphiladelphia@gmail.com.
About the Exhibition The Brothers Johnson is the brainchild of Danny Simmons and co curated by Dawn Stringer and Noah Smalls. All three artist are members of the FB group Black Abstract Artists. Al Johnson, Chuck Johnson and Femi J. Johnson are a trio of dynamic Abstract Artists, although unrelated, they are brothers in art. They collectively display passion, drive and not to mention matched creative wisdom. As teachers and mentors they see the value in passing creative support to their artistic communities. Each artist believes in allowing the viewer the opportunity of developing their own interpretation of their work which in turn can lead to a strong emotional connection. The works selected were based upon line placement, texture, shape, form and colors. I was immediately drawn in by Al Johnson’s use of bold bright colors, his signature “cosmic splatter” and the intuitive movement and markings of his work. Chuck Johnson's intricate and well calculated line placement, geometric shapes and texture develop into multiple layers of wonder. Femi J. Johnson’s works displays his great use of rich deep passionate colors and deliberate placement of markings, lines, shapes and contrasting colors. This deliberate placement creates concise layers and well defined texture. Although this triad of artists have varying techniques and styles their work is extremely cohesive and “three times DOPE!”
About Al johnson
Al Johnson is a mixed media artist, NFT creator, educator and mentor. His signature style is heavily influenced by the contemporary yet intertwined with classic training received from Pratt Art Institute, the Art Students League and The Albert Pale School of Commercial Art. Al states, “to some my work is abstract, this is dependent upon the viewer's interpretation. Every piece of art has a story and the final chapter is what’s felt after viewing my work. I am merely a vessel.” Al's work has been acquired in public, as well as the private collections including Danny Simmons and corporate collections including Brooklyn Borough Hall and the Georgia Aquarium. Some of other clients include HBO, MGM, and Paramount. He's also received invitations to exhibit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, Susan Bently Gallery in London as well as Maison de Arts in France. Al is a resident artist at the Banana Factory in New York. More of his will be seen on the upcoming CBS television show, “Star Trek: Picard. You can see more of Al's collection at: https://www.bananafactory.org/artists/resident-artists/al-johnson/
A Prisoner of Time, 2021 Mixed media on canvas 20”x 20” $1,950
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Patience Under Fire, 2021 Mixed media on canvas 18”x 36” $4,700
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Confronting Adversities, 2021 Mixed media on canvas 18” x 24” $2,300
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Worlds Apart, 2021 Mixed media on canvas 24”x 24” $2,600
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Three Peace Suit, 2022 Mixed media 24”x 24” $3,600
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LOVE Chose LOVERS Mixed media on canvas 20”x 20” $2,600.00
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“Un-Captive Bird”, 2018 Mixed media on canvas 20” x 20” $2,600
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Chuck johnson
Chuck Johnson is a mixed media artist who resides in Memphis, TN. He received a Master of Fine Art from Memphis University. Chuck's medium includes oil on canvas or wood along with a host of multimedia materials. He takes an approach to creating that explores the often conflicted relationship between decorative traditions in geometric patterns found in other cultures and Western Modernism. His abstract works deliberately avoid culturally specific subject matter and creates more elusive contemporary abstractions. Chuck finds art to be extremely useful and necessary to the health and well-being of society. “I find the relationship between our spiritual well-being, physical bodies and our state of mind is paramount- so it should be with our approach to art.” Chuck has been in a host of exhibitions throughout the country. His work has been acquired for many private collections including Danny Simmons as well as public collections including: Lupton Company in Chattanooga, TN, Department of the Navy at the Pentagon in Washington DC and The City of Memphis just to name a few. Chuck resides in Memphis, TN where he enjoys cultivating Bonzai Trees. You can see more of Chuck Johnson's collection at www.chuckjohnsonart.com
CROSSING THE LINE #8, SMALL STUDY,2021 Oil and mixed media on mattress fabric 12" x 12" $850
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LIVING OFF THE GRID #2, 2021 Oil and mixed media on mattress fabric 24"x 30" $4,550
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LIVING OFF THE GRID #24, Oil and mixed media on panel $7,800
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CROSSING THE LINE #16, LARGE SCALE, 2021 Oil and mixed media on mattress fabric 24"x 48" $4,550
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ROLL WITH ME #12 Oil and mixed media on panel Inquire for pricing
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LIVING OFF THE GRID#13 LARGE SCALE, 2020 Oil and mixed media on panel 24"x30" $4,550
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CROSSING THE LINE #3 LARGE SCALE, 2021 Oil and mixed media on mattress fabric 24" x 48" 7,800
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ROLL WITH ME #3 SMALL STUDY, 2021 12"x1 2" $850
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Femi johnson
Femi J. Johnson is an Abstract Artist raised in Easton, PA. He completed a two year art program at Hudson Valley College in New York, in which he explored contemporary and modernist art. Femi's work represents a complete embodiment of abstraction as seen in his ongoing series titled, “ Abstract Story-Scapes. His work combines raw and figured elements with line drawing and mixed media collages which blend with fragments of memory, places, formal and self-education, personal and media influenced world views. "I use imagination and deliberate bold gestural strokes, deep passionate colors and multiple layers to challenge the viewer's perception.” Femi has exhibited work nationwide including the private collection of Danny Simmons as well as internationally. His work was acquired by the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art located in Asbury, NJ. Mr. Johnson’s creative space is located at Expressions Studio and Gallery located in Allentown, PA. Femi is a teacher, mentor and ardent supporter of the arts community. https://www.wfmz.com/local-artist-femi-j-johnson-promotes-newblack-board-gallery/video_0923d206b4c2-5d47-a9c7-4eca2f5202f.html
Jus Can't Stop Talking, 2021 Acrylic on canvas 40" x 30" $3,900
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A Kind Echo, 2021 Acrylic on canvas 36" x 36" $3,300
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Ancient Presence, 2019 Acrylic on canvas 40" x 30" $3,900
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Charting Course, 2017 Acrylic and collage on canvas 36" x 36" $3,350
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Folklore, 2020 Acrylic and collage on canvas 30" x 30" $2,300
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Second Line on High, 2020 Acrylic on canvas 30" x 30" $2,300
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On the Third Day, 2021 Acrylic on canvas 22" x 28" $1,600
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February 5th, 2022 - April 2nd , 2022