Tie Art
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Interior Paintings
Oil
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Watercolor, Oil Crayon, Paper
1950s Modern Color Photography
Archival Pigment
1970s Contemporary Photography
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
1970s Modern Interior Prints
Color
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1960s Realist Portrait Photography
Lambda
1950s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Board, Gouache
1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1940s American Modern Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
1960s Portrait Prints
Silver Gelatin
1940s Portrait Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
1960s Portrait Prints
Silver Gelatin
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Offset, Permanent Marker, Lithograph
1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1960s Modern Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1980s Modern Color Photography
Photographic Paper
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Plexiglass, Color, Polaroid, Lambda
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Black and White
Artist Comments
Artist Johansen Newman paints a detailed portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. She bases the piece's title on Frida's diary, where she often recorded thoughts about their life together. "I took the words literally by painting Diego only in shades of black and white while rendering Frida in full color," says Johansen. Frida's vibrant clothing and jewelry sharply contrast Diego's limited palette.The painting comes with a handmade, embellished wood assemblage frame painted black.
About the Artist
Artist Johansen Newman captures various characters through charming scenes that often weave nostalgia. A reflection of her fondness for edge and funk prevails in her dynamic portrayal of humans with animals and objects of their affection. As a toddler, her mother gave her crayons and allowed her to draw on the walls of her room. She pursued a degree in painting and printmaking, then furthered her education by studying with Bil Baird at his puppet theater in New York, ultimately forming her puppet troupe. Years of crafting puppets, designing scenery, writing stories, and performing shows developed her arsenal of skills—going on to be an award-winning fiber artist exhibiting throughout North America. She integrates these learnings into her current art practice. "My paintings capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, is, or has the promise to become," says Johansen. She works at her studio and display gallery at Gorse Mill Studios, a 19th Century textile mill building in Needham, MA. Her woodworking shop doubles as her home studio, where she constantly evolves her compositions to satisfy her aesthetic. Johansen's work has been featured on the cover of local publications, in pictorial essays, and toured museums across the United States. She was a professional and published illustrator for more than 35 years, including two dozen children's books, three of which she also wrote. Besides creating art, she finds herself an enthusiast of vintage collectibles, jukeboxes, signages, tin toys, neon lights, cookie jars, carnival chalkware...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1970s Figurative Prints
Paper, Cardboard
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1950s Realist Black and White Photography
Lambda
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper
1970s Modern Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Prints
Archival Pigment, Screen
1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Modern Interior Prints
Color
1970s Modern Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper
1980s Modern Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1990s Contemporary Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Inkjet
1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pastel
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Lithograph
1980s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper, Black and White