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James Johnson
BornJuneau, Alaska
StyleFormline art, Northwest Coast art
Websitejamesjohnsonnativeart.com

James Johnson is a Tlingit artist from Juneau, Alaska who primarily practices traditional formline and carving.

Early life and background

Johnson was born into a family of Dakl’aweidi (Killerwhale Clan) of the Xutsnoowú Kwáan chiefs, notably Chief Gusht’eiheen (great-great-grandfather), Chief Jimmy Johnson (great-grandfather), and Chief Peter Johnson (grandfather). Johnson cites his ancestral history as having influenced his artistic career. His father, Franklin Johnson was the first to encourage him begin carving.

Johnson is also a lifelong snowboarder, having grown up snowboarding every week at Eaglecrest Ski Area.

Career

Johnson describes himself as a self-taught artist. In 2012, Johnson's work Tlingit Hawkman was selected by Nathan Jackson to be featured in the Celebration Juried Art Show. In 2019, he was awarded First Place in Wood Sculpture at the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Johnson has since collaborated with brands such as Vans, Lib Technologies, and Google.

His work has also been featured at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Sioux Indian Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the Interior Museum.

References

  1. ^ "About". James Johnson. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. ^ libtech; Tech, Lib (2021-10-11). "James Johnson; a Double Dip In Master Artistry and Cultural Heritage". Lib Tech Blog. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  3. "James Johnson - Santa Fe Indian Market". 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. "FNRad Snowboard Podcast - James Johnson". James Johnson. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. Miller, Matt (June 29, 2012). "Native art reflects traditions, new media and techniques". KTOO. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  6. "Tlingit Artist James Johnson". Port Townsend School of Woodworking. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  7. Yelverton, Lex (28 November 2022). "Alaska Native Tlingit artist collaborates with big brands". www.alaskasnewssource.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  8. "Celebrate Native American artists in Chrome and ChromeOS". Google. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  9. nativemax (2022-08-30). "Tlingit Artist James Johnson Collab with Vans on a Collection". Native Max. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  10. "Visual Language - James Johnson - Viewing Room - Indian Arts and Crafts Board Online Exhibits Viewing Room". iacbmuseums-viewingroom.exhibit-e.art. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  11. "The Sioux Indian Museum to feature James Johnson in a Special Exhibition". www.doi.gov. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-12-31.

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