Artist's Statement
Family and human relationships play major roles in my paintings—whether
these are roles that we impose on ourselves or ones that we inherit.
It is through these relationships that we have an opportunity to see
the many reflections of ourselves. These ideas constitute the premise
for all of my work.
My training as a graphic designer has provided me with an appreciation
for the endless possibilities of using imagery to communicate ideas.
My recent work has been inspired by the idyllic imagery used in Art
Nouveau and the decorative arts movement.
There is a theory that states that we are spiritual beings having
human experiences. My challenge is to express this spirit through not
only the figure but also objects and symbolism that affirm the human
desire for beauty, meaning, and purpose.
Exhibitions
1998, GSU Annual Juried Exhibition, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
GA
2002, Express Yourself, Georgia Piedmont Art Center, Winder, GA
2003, AAC Annual Traveling Exhibition, Atlanta Artist Center, Atlanta,
GA
Awards & Honors
2002, Express Yourself, Best of Show for Blue Dress, 1st Place for
Vision, and an Honorable
Mention for Marriage (oranges), Georgia Piedmont Art
Center, Winder, GA
2001, Artist-In-Residence, The Hambidge Center, Dillard, GA.
2002, Artist-In-Residence, The Hambidge Center, Dillard, GA.
2003, AAC Annual Traveling Exhibition, Merit Award for Vision, Atlanta
Artist Center,
Atlanta, GA
Education
08/2001, University of Georgia - Advanced Painting
1995-1998, Georgia State University - Completed Graphic Design Program
1992-1993, Dekalb College - Core Curriculum
1977-1979, University of Alabama in Huntsville - Painting and Drawing
Affiliations
2003, FAAB - Fine Art Alliance of Barrow County, Winder, GA.
2002-2003, Georgia Piedmont Art Center, Winder, GA.
2002-2003, Atlanta Artist Center, Atlanta, GA.
Dianne
Johnson Resume
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"Without this playing with fantasy
no creative work has ever yet come to birth.
The debt we owe to the play of the imagination is incalculable."
C.G.Jung

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