Perry Johnson
Biography
Perry Johnson (b. 1949) primarily enjoys drawing, painting and photography. In the studio, you'll find him at his easel, wearing his black apron and focused on his current project. Perry is an orderly and dedicated artist. In between making artwork for specific exhibitions, or working on commissions, he generally gravitates toward similar subjects. Several years ago, he only painted his family - homages to his beloved mother, his brothers (in particular his triplet brothers), and to his aunts and uncles. He would also paint about his time as an employee at Buick automotive: depictions of when he first started working as a car detailer, and then paintings about when he was laid off 40 years later. Now, maybe because he's processed that part of his life, he focuses on developing his portrait work. He's painted self-portraits, portraits of his triplet brothers, portraits of friends, and portraits of well-known, newsworthy individuals such as John Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr., O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump. He's also enjoys drawing and painting buildings and cityscapes from time to time.
Perry is a quiet man, especially if he doesn't know you that well, but will always shake your hand or smile for a photo. He loves having his artwork on display and the attention he has received for his notable style and point of view.
His other areas of interest include dance, improv theater, printmaking, swimming and participating in Special Olympics. Perry was born and raised in Eugene, and when he's not at the OSLP Arts & Culture Program you will find him at various places and events around town, typically with a camera in hand. He has been an artist at the Arts & Culture Program since the winter of 2013.
Perry Johnson (b. 1949) primarily enjoys drawing, painting and photography. In the studio, you'll find him at his easel, wearing his black apron and focused on his current project. Perry is an orderly and dedicated artist. In between making artwork for specific exhibitions, or working on commissions, he generally gravitates toward similar subjects. Several years ago, he only painted his family - homages to his beloved mother, his brothers (in particular his triplet brothers), and to his aunts and uncles. He would also paint about his time as an employee at Buick automotive: depictions of when he first started working as a car detailer, and then paintings about when he was laid off 40 years later. Now, maybe because he's processed that part of his life, he focuses on developing his portrait work. He's painted self-portraits, portraits of his triplet brothers, portraits of friends, and portraits of well-known, newsworthy individuals such as John Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr., O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump. He's also enjoys drawing and painting buildings and cityscapes from time to time.
Perry is a quiet man, especially if he doesn't know you that well, but will always shake your hand or smile for a photo. He loves having his artwork on display and the attention he has received for his notable style and point of view.
His other areas of interest include dance, improv theater, printmaking, swimming and participating in Special Olympics. Perry was born and raised in Eugene, and when he's not at the OSLP Arts & Culture Program you will find him at various places and events around town, typically with a camera in hand. He has been an artist at the Arts & Culture Program since the winter of 2013.
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Gallery Representation
The Lincoln Gallery, Eugene, OR, Winter 2013 - Present
Solo Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition, The WOW Hall, Eugene, OR, 2016
Solo Exhibition, The WOW Hall, Eugene, OR, 2015
Solo Exhibition, Cornbread Café, Eugene, OR, 2015
Perry & Terry Johnson, The Majestic Theatre, Corvallis, OR 2015
Group Exhibitions
Group Exhibition, We, Portland Art Museum, Eugene, OR, 2017
Group Exhibition, Alexi Era Gallery, Eugene, OR, 2016
Group Exhibition, The Arts Center, Corvallis, OR, 2015
Professional Mentorship
Printmaking with Mentor Josh Krute, 2016
Studio Experience
OSLP Arts & Culture Program, Eugene, OR, Winter 2013 – Present
Open Art Studio, Photography, Ceramics, Portrait Drawing, Comics & Zines
Bibliography (Press)
KMTR: Paintings in Kesey Square for the Olympics (July 2016)
Eugene Weekly: Shining Like the Sun (October 2015)
Events
Commissioned Painter, City of Eugene Track Trials Celebration, July 2016
Commissions
Painting, The WOW Hall, Commissioned by The WOW Hall and Doug Blandy
Painting, Drummer, Commissioned by Gretchen Dubie
Painting, The Slug Queen, Commissioned by Jamie Walsh
Gallery Representation
The Lincoln Gallery, Eugene, OR, Winter 2013 - Present
Solo Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition, The WOW Hall, Eugene, OR, 2016
Solo Exhibition, The WOW Hall, Eugene, OR, 2015
Solo Exhibition, Cornbread Café, Eugene, OR, 2015
Perry & Terry Johnson, The Majestic Theatre, Corvallis, OR 2015
Group Exhibitions
Group Exhibition, We, Portland Art Museum, Eugene, OR, 2017
Group Exhibition, Alexi Era Gallery, Eugene, OR, 2016
Group Exhibition, The Arts Center, Corvallis, OR, 2015
Professional Mentorship
Printmaking with Mentor Josh Krute, 2016
Studio Experience
OSLP Arts & Culture Program, Eugene, OR, Winter 2013 – Present
Open Art Studio, Photography, Ceramics, Portrait Drawing, Comics & Zines
Bibliography (Press)
KMTR: Paintings in Kesey Square for the Olympics (July 2016)
Eugene Weekly: Shining Like the Sun (October 2015)
Events
Commissioned Painter, City of Eugene Track Trials Celebration, July 2016
Commissions
Painting, The WOW Hall, Commissioned by The WOW Hall and Doug Blandy
Painting, Drummer, Commissioned by Gretchen Dubie
Painting, The Slug Queen, Commissioned by Jamie Walsh
