Dianne Johnson: The Artist

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