Biography

Kim Johns'

Artist Statement

Soothing blue slips into deep violet. Bold yellows leap away from rich reds. Color is about context. In every new setting, color transforms itself. On a white wall, a blue piece is often soothing, but against orange, it excites and disturbs the viewer. Discovering color harmony is like composing a visual symphony. Analogous schemes are pleasant and often soft on the eye. Throw in a note of a complementary color, and discord unfolds.

 As an Artist it is my quest to develop a personal language of color and form. I explore the range of color harmonies. In many of my pieces I feature an abstracted horse. I use this device as a neutral framework for my color situations. The horses themselves are not easily read by the viewer, allowing for more concentration on the overall concept of the piece as opposed to focusing on subject matter.

Most of my works utilize acrylic on canvas.  Acrylic provides bold, even coloring and fast drying time.  I often work in layers, so that I can build a professional surface up slowly.