“I create art with the freedom, grittiness, and energy of hip hop.

I’m a visual artist who is inspired by words. The foundation of each piece I create is the layering of words throughout each canvas. I feel that words of inspiration are the soul of my work. Words have power and my goal as an artist is to create art that will resonate positively and evolve with each viewing.

For me, the most amazing thing about art isn’t the final piece, it’s the creative process that is unleashed when you look at a blank canvas. I’m most passionate about the journey. The process is always most satisfying. For me it’s all about layers and textures. I look at a canvas like it’s a wall on the lower east side. I try to create layers of history. The way old graffiti is covered by new graffiti and urban decay and torn posters create textures.

Whenever I create a piece of art, I think about the viewer and the dialogue I can spark with them visually. I want to evoke emotions wirh words and color.”

Johnson’s work can be found at the Columbus Museum of Art, Run the World on Starz, and numerous private collections and public murals.