Jonelle Johnson

Available Work

Northwest print artist Jonelle Johnson’s new body of monotypes and intaglio prints continue the artist’s interest in pairing and grouping images in a way that reveals contrasting and harmonious relationships. Johnson does not attempt to deliver a literal, didactic message, but prefers to see her work as vehicles to transmit feelings and ideas. Recurring images, which are a part of the artist’s daily life, include boats, birds, and botanical shapes. Also included in this body of work are figurative images, a new area of interest for the artist.

Johnson uses intaglio and monotype printmaking methods because of the unexpected results that can occur. These “surprises” inspire the artist to explore new avenues and enhance the dialogue between the artist and the printed image. The unique intaglio process that Johnson has developed gives her the ability to improvise and adjust gestural elements when making the plates. With her monotype method the artist layers colors until the image finds resolution.

Jonelle Johnson is a native of Washington State. She received her MFA in Printmaking at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu HI.

• Recent Exhibitions: New Work, November 2009; Final Moorings, February 2007; Gatherings, February 2004