David Johnson Show at The ArtiFactory Art Gallery Continues through September 28

David Johnson studied painting, drawing and printmaking at the University of Iowa, where he received his BFA in 1977.  He earned his MFA at Miami University and taught drawing and printmaking at Ball State University for 33 years.  He has shown his prints, drawings and artist’s books in approximately 400 exhibitions since 1982. 

About his art, David says, “I believe in the idea that Elizabeth Catlett took from Grant Wood, which was something like, make your work about something you know about, your life, things you have seen or experienced.  Drawing is wonderful; but drawing is so fragile.  With etching I can do endless experimentation with color and texture.  With woodcut the drawn image is cut into wood or linoleum and turned into chunky, dynamic shapes and lines with unforeseen impact.”

The gallery is open Saturdays 1-3 p.m. or by appointment.  Admission is free.