Johnson envisioned an intimate, monochromatic shadowbox to emulate a meditative space dedicated to engaging art. The Zen-like alcove offers a moment for individuals to cultivate their ma – the essential void, pause, and space between actions – while surrounded by the textile’s powerful silence.
Accompanied by an “R” Bench by George Nakashima, a Tsuiki copperware vase, and an ikebana floral arrangement, Johnson’s works invite individuals to focus on a seemingly minimal curation. As the viewer slows their gaze in the quiet recesses of the booth, their attention falls deeper into the details of the work. Each piece slowly reveals her reverence for yarn, surface, and the interplay of light and shadow.
