Doug Johnston Art

Doug Johnston’s Coil D Empire is a white and blue thread cotton minimalist abstract sculpture measuring 23 x 21 priced at $3000. Doug Johnston’s work includes art, design, architecture and music. He utilizes and explores a variety of mediums and methods such as installation, fiber art, sculpture, photography, and collaborative performance. Since 2010, Johnston has focused on a process of coiling and stitching rope into a variety of functional and sculptural objects. Bio Born in 1979 in the west Texas desert and raised in Tulsa, OK, Doug Johnston lives and works in New York City. Doug Johnston's work includes art, design, architecture and music, utilizing and exploring a variety of mediums and methods such as installation, fiber art, sculpture, photography, and collaborative performance. Since 2010 he has focused on a process of coiling and stitching rope into a variety of functional and sculptural objects. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions around the United States and in online and print journals; an ongoing line of coiled and stitched rope pieces is available in boutiques and galeries around the world. After graduating from Drury University with undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Studio Art, Doug later earned a Master of Architecture Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He has served as a guest critic and lecturer at several universities. His professional experience includes architecture, teaching, and architectural metal fabrication. Currently Doug works with his wife, Tomoe Matsuoka, in their Brooklyn studio. exhibitions and events 2014 Das Haus Curated by Louise Campbell at the IMM Cologne, Germany 2013 Light Sculptures (solo), Mondo Cane, New York, NY Modern Craft, NoHo Design District / Merchants House Museum, New York, NY LLIIGGHHTTSS, 7 Dunham Place, New York, NY Sleight of Hand, Brian Morris Gallery, New York, NY Cabinets of Curiosity, Mint, London, UK Material Material, collaboration with Debbie Carlos, Little Paper Planes, San Francisco, CA 2012 Next Wave, MATTER, New York, NY Partners and Spade, New York, NY Product Porch, San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA A Spatial Surprise, Mint, London, UK We're Revolting, Creatures of Comfort, Los Angeles, CA Lecture: Physical Thought, Shieh Chen University Architecture and Fashion Departments, Taipei, Taiwan Under 500, Mondo Cane, New York, NY 2011 Art of Space: Nests, lecture and public installation workshop, Springfield, MO Performances with the Friendly Falcons, various locations, New York City 2008-2010 Musical Performance with Chris Doyle...

Born in 1979 in the west Texas desert and raised in Tulsa, OK, Doug Johnston lives and works in New York City. Doug Johnston's work includes art, design, architecture and music, u...

Born in 1979 in the west Texas desert and raised in Tulsa, OK, Doug Johnston lives and works in New York City. Doug Johnston's work includes art, design, architecture and music, u...