Johnny Karwan

Sahara, Abstract Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Abstract shapes in black, tan, and gold reflect the muted colors of a desert. Despite their neutral tone, they give off a warm glow that captures the beauty of the landscape. Artist Johnny Karwan created this piece by heat-fusing recycled plastic shopping bags.

About the Artist
Artist Johnny Karwan heat-fuses recycled plastic bags and vinyl to create modern abstracts with a translucent quality from the materials he uses. “I find inspiration in the creative potential of everyday disposables, transforming discarded plastic bags into elevated works of art,” says Johnny. He spent years traveling as a background painting teacher for animation before transitioning to creating murals, sculptures, and designs for brands and architects worldwide. His studio, located in the front half of his 1904 Edwardian flat in San Francisco's historic Haight-Ashbury, is complemented by a workshop for wood cutouts and assemblages. When he’s not creating, Johnny enjoys hiking in nature, exploring cities and galleries, and indulging in world travel and road trips.

Words that describe this painting: plastic, desert, monochrome, recycled, shopping bags, shapes, upcycled, abstract, landscape, mixed media artwork, brown

Sahara
Johnny Karwan
Recycled plastic bags on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2024
30 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 7 oz.