LANCE JOHNSON Dream (rest/resistance) | Mixed media | 2021

“Rest is resistance.
Too often we in our communities are deprived of rest. Forced to combat realities that cause stress. To resist this is to rest.
Rest and contemplation give us space to dream, to create and to aspire to greater things.

Art is....INSPIRATION

Art has the power to change the world. Art helps us express ourselves freely. Allows us to creatively share our perspectives
and is instrumental in building bridges culturally, racially and economically.

As an artist, I use my work to inspire people from all walks of life. Especially young people who live in urban environments.
I want them to appreciate where they come from and to embrace the beauty around them but also aspire to greater things.
I use vibrant colors, textures and WORDS to inspire the viewer of my work. I use words like DREAM, INSPIRE, SHINE, LOVE,
LIVE, CREATE, BEAUTY, PEACE and WISDOM throughout my work to affect emotions in the viewer.

I grew up in the Bronx NY and recently moved to Columbus. I was drawn to Cbus because of the collaborative spirit of the
art community here and the way the city embraces the arts. It’s so dope to see artists supporting artists and that‘s what
I’m all about. Collaboration and connections. Artlife.”
-Lance Johnson