Artist Statement
Bermuda Biennial 2024

I am playing with botanical material and colour to explore the ephemeral and transitory nature of life. The plants are printed directly on the paper, leaving a kind of fossilised imprint which then I draw into, coaxing out color and form, bringing our attention to these delicate plant structures. I really enjoy the “wabi-sabi” aspect of this process and finding beauty in the impermanence of things. As an artist, I begin with an impulse, attempt to articulate, experiment, let-go, and hopefully, discover something new each time.

BIOGRAPHY
I was born, raised and educated in Bermuda. The natural beauty of the island and excellent art teachers inspired me to pursue the arts as a life path. Currently, I live in Maine and work as a high school art teacher. However, Bermuda remains indelible tomy identity and artistic influence.

EDUCATION
2000 BFA Painting – Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island
1995 Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
1994 Bermuda High School for Girls, Hamilton, Bermuda

EXHIBITIONS
2015 Artist in Residence at The Children’s Museum of Maine
2008 Elliot Gallery, “Summer Invitational”
2007 Bermuda Society of the Arts, “Members Invitational Show”
2006 Masterworks Gallery, Bermuda, “In Full Bloom”, Solo Show
2005 Interim Gallery, Bermuda, “New Paintings of Old Bermuda”
2003 Bermuda Arts Center, “Reflections”, Group Show
2002 Bermuda Society of the Arts, “Five”, Group Show
2002 Rock Island, Bermuda, “Java Java”, Group Shows
2000 Burnaby Gallery, Bermuda, “Summer Delights”, Group Show
2000 Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island, Group Show
1999 Masterworks Gallery, Bermuda, “First Wave”, Solo Show
1999 Artist in Residence at Masterworks Gallery, Bermuda

The Bermuda Arts Centre is proud to display and sell a selection of Johanna’s Botanicals.

To find out more about Johanna – https://www.johannaflath.com