Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the architectural vigor of Bontecou and the works of DeLap. These handcrafted abstract works are often sheathed in resin skins, often revealing glimpses of skeletal armatures and hidden architectures.
In reflection, Johnson’s structural forms are influenced by a severe neck injury and dealing with intense spinal pain. Other influences have been the aerospace industry and ancestral boat builder heritage. Initially the constructs were a time capsule of the artifacts within, hiding their “bones” under a “skin.” Over time, the structures have become organic and revealing to their formation. The current work merges the passion for depth and structure with an obsession for color and surface.
Johnson has spent decades working with polyester resin. Like many artists of his generation, Johnson embraced the hot-rod culture of Southern California. As often was the case for many artists working in the 1970s, industrial products found their way into Johnson’s early studio practice and have remained there ever since. “I’ve translated all that automotive knowledge into making my artwork,” he says. “I use the full array of auto tools and pigments.”
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(Biography provided by William Turner Gallery)
Erick Johnson "Stillgate" 2026 oil on canvas
By Eric Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Erick Johnson Stillgate, 2026 oil on canvas 48 x 60 in. (joh065) Of his recent work, Eric Johnson states "What has long inspired me is the interplay between color and form. The exp...
Canvas, Oil
Eric Johnson "Blue Transformer" Oil on canvas
By Eric Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Of his recent work, Eric Johnson states "What has long inspired me is the interplay between color and form. The exploration of chromatic relationships merged with form is endless. ...
Canvas, Oil
Erick Johnson "The Eye in the Sky" 2025 oil on canvas
By Eric Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Erick Johnson The Eye in the Sky, 2025 oil on canvas 40 x 36 in. (joh063) Of his recent work, Eric Johnson states "What has long inspired me is the interplay between color and form....
Canvas, Oil
Erick Johnson "Signal Drift" 2026 oil on canvas 36 x 40 in.
By Eric Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Erick Johnson Signal Drift, 2026 oil on canvas 36 x 40 in. (joh059) Of his recent work, Eric Johnson states "What has long inspired me is the interplay between color and form. The ...
Canvas, Oil
Eric Johnson, "Eye to Eye" Oil on canvas
By Eric Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Of his recent work, Eric Johnson states "What has long inspired me is the interplay between color and form. The exploration of chromatic relationships merged with form is endless. ...
Canvas, Oil
L'Aube menacée
By Yasse Tabuchi
Located in PARIS, FR
powerful abstract composition defined by a restrained, almost monochromatic palette of blacks, greys, and subtle earthy tones. The surface is richly worked, with sweeping gestures an...
Canvas, Oil
Composition
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed by the artist, lower left. This expressive painting by Erald Alentar is characterized by a dense, tactile surface and a rich, earthy palette dominated by deep greens, browns,...
Canvas, Oil
Blue Grey
By Philippe Hosiasson
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right and verso, titled verso. 39.25 x 31.75 in. 40.25 x 32.75 in. (f...
Canvas, Oil
Tumpang Tindih
Located in Badung, ID
Pecut Sumantri approaches painting as a quiet act of contemplation—an attempt to momentarily suspend time and translate inner states into soft, shifting forms. Largely self-taught, h...
Oil, Canvas
Breathe, Calming Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 48x48
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
I intuitively paint each of my paintings based on my mood of the day or at that moment. I never know what I am going to create until I see the end result. Sometimes it is a colorful,...
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
H 39.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.75 in
Colorful abstract expressionist oil painting, dated 1960
By Boyer Gonzales Jr.
Located in Colfax, CA
Bold and colorful abstract expressionist painting by American artist and educator, Boyer Gonzales Jr. Boyer Gonzales Jr., (1909-1987), was born in Texas, and was immediately immersed...
Canvas, Oil
$75,000
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in
"Untitled" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Women Abstract Expressionist, Oil on canvas, 1967
By Amaranth Ehrenhalt
Located in New York, NY
Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Untitled, 1967 Oil on canvas Without frame: 43 3/8 x 51 1/4 in. (110.1 x 130.2 cm) Signed and dated lower middle Exhibtion history: Galerie Murs Bl...
Oil, Canvas
Charivari-chouette
Located in PARIS, FR
This powerful abstract composition by Micheke Destarac explores tension, movement, and balance through bold gestures and layered textures. Thick impasto strokes dominate the surface,...
Canvas, Oil
$18,000
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in
"Quintazi" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Oil on canvas, Women Abstract Expressionist, 1986
By Amaranth Ehrenhalt
Located in New York, NY
Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Quintazi, 1986 Oil on canvas Without frame: 21 5/8 x 18 1/8 in. (55 x 46 cm) Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) was part of the Abstract Expressionist...
Canvas, Oil
$15,579
H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 1.58 in
Oublie Joli - 2, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, 130x97 cm
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking work by Destarac is rooted in expressive gestural abstraction, where movement and materiality take center stage. The composition is structured around a fragmented circu...
Canvas, Oil
Caught in the Moment, Abstract Impressionist Oil Painting, 36x36
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Caught in the Moment 🍃 Caught in the Moment is a 36x36 oil painting features earthy tones that helps bring a sense of peacefulness, despite its erratic strokes. I intuitively pa...
Oil, Canvas
$70,000
H 38.19 in W 51.58 in
"Untitled" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Woman Abstract Expressionist, Oil on canvas, 1966
By Amaranth Ehrenhalt
Located in New York, NY
Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Untitled, 1966 Acrylic on canvas Without frame: 38 x 51 3/4 in. (96.5 x 131.4 cm) Signed and dated Exhibition history: Galerie Zunini, Paris, March...
Canvas, Oil