From intimate meals shared in red lacquerware to visits to Shinto shrines, Johnson was captivated by the elegance found in daily routines. She connected with the meaning hidden within the small details– the seamless wood joinery, the pearl-inlaid motifs, and the quiet patina of ceramics that reveals the passage of time. These elements spoke to a philosophy of mastery that resonated deeply with her artistic practice.
With profound respect for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Johnson channels the spirit of these skilled artisans into her textile work. Created as part of the final chapter in the Atelier Period, titled World of Senses, her rugs are woven like visual haikus—each thread gesticulating a rhythm, a memory, and a fleeting presence.
