Johanna Jackson
︎ Curriculum Vitae
Exhibitions
︎︎︎ The Chimes We Find
︎︎︎ On the Table
Press
︎ NewYork Times Style Magazine
Johanna Jackson is a multidisciplinary artist renowned for her unique expertise in crafting sculptural and functional objects. Her distinctive signature vessels, reminiscent of vases, jars, cups, picture frames, and other household items, exemplify the core of her artistic vision. Jackson's creative philosophy revolves around imbuing these objects with a significance that rivals traditional wall-bound artwork. She firmly believes that utilitarian objects can transcend their practical purpose and become profound expressions of artistry. In addition to her individual practice, Jackson also collaborates with her husband Chris Johanson on furniture making.
Johanna Jackson (b. 1972, Springfield, MA) received her MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute (2009). Recent solo exhibitions include: 12.26, Dallas, TX (2022 and 2019); Tennis Elbow at The Journal Gallery, New York, NY (2021); Et. Al, San Francisco, CA (2018); Adams and Ollman, Portland, OR (2017); CANADA, New York, NY (2017), among others. Recent group shows include: Villa Empain, Brussels, Belgium (2023); The Carnegie Art Center in Kentucky, Covington, KY (2023); Adams and Ollman, Portland, OR (2019); Portland Museum of Modern Art, Portland, OR (2018), among others. In addition to her own artistic practice, Jackson creates and builds functional, unique furniture pieces with her partner Chris Johanson. The pair was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in 2021. Jackson’s work resides in the permanent collections of The Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CA; The Portland Museum of Art, The Henry Museum, Seattle, WA and SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA. Jackson currently lives and works between Portland, OR and Topanga Canyon, CA.
Selected work