Artists Ezra Johnson and Matt Bollinger Discuss Painting and Animation Practices

Painters Ezra Johnson and Matt Bollinger participated in a conversation organized by Two Coats of Paint in March 2026. The dialogue coincided with their upcoming exhibitions: Johnson's 'Home and Garden Show' at Freight + Volume gallery in New York and Bollinger's 'Dawn' at mother's tankstation in Dublin. Both artists explore American daily life through painting and handcrafted animation. They examined connections between their mediums, the completion of artworks, and how imperfect techniques can convey authenticity. The exchange offered insights into their creative approaches as contemporaries.