{"product_id":"copy-of-moment-of-clarity-by-chris-johnson-oil-on-canvas","title":"\"The Shape of our Thoughts\" by Chris Johnson, Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\" x 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Art Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-taught artist from Nyack, NY. My painting style is contemporary abstract expressionism, working in the oil medium. In 2017, I walked away from a 20+ year career in advertising to pursue my passion for art, to be true to myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering my art has been a long and winding journey. Visually and creatively oriented from a young age, my interest in art increased in high-school and college through a series of painting, ceramics and design classes. However, fear and self-doubt set in. Pursuing a career in art wasn’t clear, confidence was lacking and the expectations to a be a successful “corporate citizen” were too great. I succumbed to the “norm” and pursued a path I felt would please others.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs my career in advertising unfolded, discontent increased. I fell victim to addiction which took everything from me, nearly my life. Starting over in 2010, I entered recovery and have been clean and sober since. While still working in advertising, I rekindled my artistic interests. Immediately, a sense of joy and peace returned. Over the next several years, I devoted more time to my artwork. In 2017, I committed to pursuing my dream of being a full-time working artist. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting allows me to express my innermost feelings, to be at peace, fearless. Above all, I can be myself. My work is me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy art is my truth – a deeply thoughtful, vulnerable and honest expression of who I am. It tells my story – one of pain and darkness to hope and freedom. Meaningful life experiences, consequences of addiction, finding a new way of life, discovering my purpose serve as focal points for my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, vibrant colors are at the center, reflecting my passion for the fullness of life. The exploration of color provides a diverse means of communication. Blending of colors and how they complement one another. Their relationships through shapes and movement, clean line work and bold marks allow me to capture the depth of emotions and meaning I need to achieve my vision of telling a story of hope and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting awakens my spirit. Free and with an open heart, I’m able to communicate and connect\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the most pure and genuine fashion. I paint to share my journey, to bear my soul, to heal and to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy work can be found on Etsy, Saatchi Art, Artsy and Wescover. A highlight of my exhibitions and events are listed below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Orquevaux Artist-in-Residence:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarch 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Other Art Fair Los Angeles:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJune 24-27, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiermont Flywheel Gallery Solo Show:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFebruary 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiami Art Basel – Spectrum Miami:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDecember 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished in Capsules Book Curatorial Volume 2:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished in Art Folio Annual:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoodstock New-Paltz Art Festival:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeptember 2018 \u0026amp; 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrisjohnsonartist\/\"\u003e@\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrisjohnsonartist\/\"\u003echrisjohnsonartist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LagunaART.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39388545712193,"sku":"","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/0219\/3473\/products\/PHERTheShapeOfOurThoughts_36_x36__OilonCanvas__2600_2020.jpg?v=1627351935","url":"https:\/\/lagunaart-com.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-moment-of-clarity-by-chris-johnson-oil-on-canvas","provider":"LagunaART.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}