Kathy Johnson
In Her Own Words
Curiosity and experimentation are the guiding forces behind my art practice. I explore the natural processes of eco-printing and rust-printing to create the many papers and textiles I use in my mixed media work and handmade books. The unpredictable nature of these techniques presents both challenges and moments of excitement. While they may dictate my color palette and require a release of creative control, they also invite unexpected results to unfold. Embracing this combination of intention and serendipity leads me on a continual path of discovery and exploration.
ABOUT ECO-PRINTING
Eco-printing is the process of making botanical prints from the natural pigment found in leaves and flowers. The plant material is sandwiched between layers of fabric or paper and heated to release the pigment, without the use of synthetic dyes, inks, or paints.
Examples of plants used: Maple and Japanese maple trees, birch trees, sweet gum tree leaves, smoke bush leaves, rose leaves, coreopsis, cosmos, morning glories, and marigolds.
To care for 100% Silk Noil (Raw Silk) gently hand wash with mild soap in warm water and line dry.
About Kathy
Kathy, an artist, and educator living in Waterford, Connecticut has a passion for plants, paper, rusty metal, and creating a second life for discarded materials by repurposing them into her art
Kathy attended Western Connecticut State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. She maintained an active personal art practice while working in the printing industry for many years. Her work has been shown nationally and in local galleries in Connecticut and Rhode Island. She teaches local and online workshops in collage, eco-printing, rust-printing, and slow-stitching techniques.
All works are available for Sale unless sold or NFS. Interested in purchasing art online?
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Kathy Johnson - Farthest Peak collage $225
Kathy Johnson - Red Sands, collage $225
Rust Printing w Stitching I, $425
Rust Printing w Stitching II, $425
Weathered Remnants I, Rust Print w Stitching, $125
Weathered Remnants II, Rust Print w Stitching, $125
Weathered Remnants III, Rust Print w Stitching, $125
Weathered Remnants IV, Rust Print w Stitching, $125
Ecoprint Silk hangings, 9 x 66in, $175 ea
Spring Yellow, Ecoprint Silk hangings, 9 x 66in, $175
Summer Greens, Ecoprint Silk hangings, 9 x 66in, $175
Fall Rust, Ecoprint Silk hangings, 9 x 66in, $175