barry johnson presents: portraits
portraits is a documentary series profiling artists creating prolific works. Each film dives into the artist’s practice and provides an in-depth view into their work. The anti artist statement.
All films are shot and edited by barry johnson.
portrait of Perri Rhoden
A view into the artistic practice of Howard Alum and Vivid Matter Collective artist and muralist Perri Rhoden.
portrait of Jaymes Junio
A view into the studio practice and life of Tacoma based visual artist Jaymes Junio.
erin shigaki is an activist, fabricator and a fearless advocate for equality. I recently spent time with her while she was installing a new permanent work at Kimball Elementary.
portrait of Amanda Morgan
Amanda Morgan is the founder of the innovative dance collective, The Seattle Project. I had the opportunity to speak with her about her upbringing, creative practice, and her nd recent promotion to Pacific Northwest Ballet's first Black soloist in the past 50-years.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with visual artist and designer Moses Sun during the final weeks of his residency at Amazon's headquarters in Washington. During our conversation, I learned all about Moses's practice, drawing practice, and his experience traveling to Florida to create a public artwork with the community.
Takiyah is a visual artist, designer, and founder of Resole, Seattle's first sneaker dry cleaning business. In the midst of the pandemic, Takiyah made a bold statement by establishing a group of 16 artists to create a block-long Black Lives Matter mural on Capitol Hill.
Neon Dion, a radical creative based in Tacoma, Washington, fuses design, activism, and installation in his artistic practice. Dion recently made a significant mark on Tacoma's historic arts district by opening the Broadway Gallery.
Cin is a radical clothing designer, known for constantly pushing the limits of what can be done at fashion shows and performances. Her practice is ever evolving and keeps her audience excited waiting for what's coming next.
Xavier is a truly gifted artist with a promising future. His style incorporates bold colors, spoken language, and historical facts, all interwoven with pop culture references.
Katrina, a mixed-media artist known for her bold, expressionistic works, creates vibrant pieces that draw viewers into a contemplative space. I recently had the honor of documenting a large-scale commission Katrina created for a tech company in Redmond.