Biography

Carl Johnson was born in Washington, DC where he currently resides. He received his BFA in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2021. His art is driven by process as he strives to capture a moment in time, to isolate a single thought, and to recreate it visually through weaving with wire. His work defies the laws of fabric, creating an intriguing relationship between fabric and metal and the effect these interwoven materials have on form, structure, and light. Carl was a 2021 Windgate Lamar Fellow. He has completed residencies at The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA. He has participated in shows and fairs such as Art Fields, Design Miami, ACC Baltimore, Craft and Design Richmond, and 4 Bridges Arts Festival.