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The Shannon Deana Johnson Exhibit

About Her Exhibit…

I am a Knoxville, TN-based mixed media painter.

My process is intuitive.

I work to create a balance between harmony and contrast, simplicity and accumulation, and stillness and motion.

As the painting progresses, I often add more concrete elements such as botanical or figurative shapes.

In this latest series called, “Story of a Girl,” I have been exploring the use of imagery connected to the idea of femininity and aspects of it that are meaningful to me.

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Connect with Shannon Deana Johnson »

Instagram: @ShannonDeanaJohnson   |  Website: http://shannondeanajohnson.com

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