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First from the Sea; First to the Stars
1986, Bronze, 14'-6" high
Johnston’s art evinces his respect for the
experiences, the intelligence, and the emotional life of his audience.
People respond with heart and mind. His work demonstrates that
contemporary art can be thoughtful, profound, and searching without
resorting to abstruse coldness. The public has embraced what he calls his
“search for human meaning in an increasingly mechanized world,” because it
reflects and amplifies the same yearnings common to all individuals. This
is the thread that unites a growing body of work encompassing several
styles.
Steve Mirabella, Art Critic |