Nicholas William Johnson's Italian Debut at Montoro12
American artist Nicholas William Johnson (Hawaii, 1982; lives in London) presents his first solo exhibition in Italy at Montoro12 Contemporary Art in Rome. Titled "Dewdrinker or The Intolerable Strangeness of Vegetable Consciousness," the show runs until December 23, 2016. Johnson's mythological persona Dewdrinker—a dew drinker who wakes early to collect droplets from bananas, pomegranates, and figs—embodies his quest for plant consciousness. His vibrant, kaleidoscopic canvases depict a lush jungle where bright hues branch out to fill the entire surface, revealing a paradisiacal dimension. Ferns and multicolored branches offer a profusion of ripe fruits, no longer unattainable objects of desire but dazzling gifts for all. The exhibition explores the unstoppable, perhaps infected nature that exudes kaleidoscopic moisture and conceals unexplored shadows.
Key facts
- Nicholas William Johnson is an American artist born in Hawaii in 1982, based in London.
- This is his first solo exhibition in Italy.
- The exhibition is titled 'Dewdrinker or The Intolerable Strangeness of Vegetable Consciousness'.
- It takes place at Montoro12 Contemporary Art in Rome.
- The show runs until December 23, 2016.
- Johnson uses the mythological figure Dewdrinker to explore plant consciousness.
- His paintings feature bright, ramified colors and depict a jungle with fruits.
- The gallery address is Via di Montoro 12, Rome.
Entities
Artists
- Nicholas William Johnson
Institutions
- Montoro12 Contemporary Art
- Artribune
Locations
- Hawaii
- London
- Rome
- Italy
- Via di Montoro 12