Lester Johnson
Uncompromising and independent, Johnson has spent much of his creative life in confident isolation. His African and Native American spiritual heritage has attuned him to creating powerful, grand scale totems that are brilliantly colored and high-spirited, making for a cross-cultural exchange of energy and vision.
His body of work spans several decades, and largely plays homage to the artistry of contemporary jazz musicians... most notably the late Miles Davis. Reflecting the sound of sophisticated jazz, Johnson's work shifts between different tones and designs, using the bold semantics of color to mimic the sound of instruments interacting, locking and unlocking in an exchange of ideas.
Johnson's sculptural, mixed media works are geometrically precise, made with abstract collage elements that knit together past and present cultures with dazzling color. The spiritual energy of his work manifests itself in detailed creations that are as touchingly individual as they are profound. You can view more details about his upcoming exhibition at Chalfonte House here. Learn more about Lester Johnson by visiting his website.
