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"A Way Out" | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Chris Johnson. Item made of canvas compatible with contemporary and modern style
"A Way Out" | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Chris Johnson. Item made of canvas compatible with contemporary and modern style
"A Way Out" | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Chris Johnson. Item made of canvas compatible with contemporary and modern style
"A Way Out" | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Chris Johnson. Item made of canvas compatible with contemporary and modern style

Created and Sold by Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson

"A Way Out" - Paintings

Price $1,200

Creation: 6-8 weeks
Shipping: FedEx 7-12 days
Estimated Arrival: June 5, 2024

Handmade

Made To Order

DimensionsWeight
36H x 36W x 1.4D in
91.44H x 91.44W x 3.56D cm
5.44 kg
12 lb

Original, contemporary abstract expressionism oil painting.

This piece is called "A Way Out." It was inspired by my own personal story from a dark and painful period of my life where I was riddled with fear. While it took me some time to find my way out of that fear and darkness, I found hope or a way out through surrendering to help from God, other people and a program of recovery. While fear can set in on any of us, at anytime, there is always a way out of that and that way begins with surrendering and asking for help.

The deep reds in this piece represent the fear, pain or darkness. The large, textured white brushstroke at the top left represents the hope, surrender - the way out.

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Item "A Way Out"
Created by Chris Johnson
As seen in Private Residence, Sparkill, NY
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Chris Johnson
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Contemporary Artist

Self-taught contemporary abstract artist from New York. In 2017, after a 30 year gap, I picked up a paint brush for the first time since high school. It was a moment of clarity. Immediately, I had discovered my purpose. The following year, after a two decade career in advertising, I made a life-changing decision and left the corporate world to pursue my art full time.

Discovering my art was a long and winding journey. Visually and creatively oriented from a young age, my interest in art increased in high-school and college through a series of painting, ceramics and design classes. However, fear set in. Pursuing an art-related education and career was vague. My confidence was lacking and the expectations to be a successful “corporate citizen” were too great. I succumbed to the “norm”, pursued a path I felt would please others and what I thought I was “supposed” to do.

As my career in advertising unfolded, discontent increased. However, I had reached a point where I felt stuck and the prospect of change was too frightening. I fell victim to addiction which took everything from me, nearly my life. Starting over in 2010, I entered recovery and have been clean and sober since. As I immersed myself in the self-discovery process of recovery, the desire to rekindle my artistic interests increased. It took several more years to reach that “moment” in 2017. Once I embraced my creativity, a sense of joy and peace returned. It was the change my spirit so desperately needed, the catalyst for what I believe to be my true path.

My art is my truth - a thoughtful and vulnerable expression of myself and my journey. Painting allows me to express my innermost feelings. To be open, honest and fearless in telling my story of pain and darkness to hope and freedom. Life altering and traumatic experiences, consequences of addiction, recovery, self-discovery, finding my purpose - all are the focal points for my work.

Bold, vibrant colors are at the center, reflecting my gratitude and passion for the fullness of life. Color use, movement, shapes, precision and clean lines underpin my style and expression. Bold, with an understated elegance, I seek to inform my work with the sensitivity, honesty and courage to share my story of overcoming.

Painting awakens my spirit. Free and with an open heart, I’m able to communicate and connect in the purest fashion. I paint to share my journey, to bare my soul, to heal and to inspire.

My work can be found on Instagram, Saatchi Art and my website. A highlight of my shows and events are listed below:

 Chateau Orquevaux Artist-in-Residence: March 2023
 The Other Art Fair Los Angeles: June 2021
 Piermont Flywheel Gallery Solo Show: February 2020
 Miami Art Basel – Spectrum Miami: December 2019
 Published in Capsules Book Curatorial Volume 2: May 2020
 Published in Art Folio Annual: May 2020
 Woodstock New-Paltz Art Festival: September 2018 & 2019