Amanda Johnson’s striking and vibrant work often blurs the lines between fine art and design, creating instruments of self-expression and joy. Her hand-painted lampshades, custom textiles, and wearable art are created with a sense of empowerment and identity, giving tribute to the beauty of persona.
Amanda’s work documents moments of divine intervention, mortal struggle and triumph, and the process of her own personal life. Her subject matter often depicts women as powerful mythological figures. In her compositions, she explores these themes using simplified shapes, intricate patterns, and color so that the viewer can interpret their own self within the work.
Amanda is actively involved in several charities, commissions, and public works and serves as a member of the board of directors at the Wayside House in Delray Beach, Florida.
Artist’s Background
Amanda’s creative aptitude flourished from early childhood. Her formal education focused primarily on painting and her love of fashion and self-expression led her to an early career in film and television production where she fulfilled her passion as a successful costume designer and makeup artist for productions such as HBO’s The Wire and John Waters’ “A Dirty Shame” and “Cecil B. Demented”.
Amanda Johnson is a native of Baltimore and attended Baltimore High School for the Arts graduating with honors and a continuing education scholarship. She earned her BFA and Fine Arts diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts ... view more »
Amanda Johnson’s striking and vibrant work often blurs the lines between fine art and design, creating instruments of self-expression and joy. Her hand-painted lampshades, custom textiles, and wearable art are created with a sense of empowerment and identity, giving tribute to the beauty of persona.
Amanda’s work documents moments of divine intervention, mortal struggle and triumph, and the process of her own personal life. Her subject matter often depicts women as powerful mythological figures. In her compositions, she explores these themes using simplified shapes, intricate patterns, and color so that the viewer can interpret their own self within the work.
Amanda is actively involved in several charities, commissions, and public works and serves as a member of the board of directors at the Wayside House in Delray Beach, Florida.
Artist’s Background
Amanda’s creative aptitude flourished from early childhood. Her formal education focused primarily on painting and her love of fashion and self-expression led her to an early career in film and television production where she fulfilled her passion as a successful costume designer and makeup artist for productions such as HBO’s The Wire and John Waters’ “A Dirty Shame” and “Cecil B. Demented”.
Amanda Johnson is a native of Baltimore and attended Baltimore High School for the Arts graduating with honors and a continuing education scholarship. She earned her BFA and Fine Arts diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston and the Tufts School. Soon thereafter she majored in Portrait Painting, continuing her education in Museum Studies at the Harvard Extension School. Miss Johnson then traveled to Greece and studied the history of art, further broadening her formal academic foundation.
In 2015, Amanda and her husband & business partner James Knill opened the Amanda James Gallery, located in Delray Beach, Florida. The Amanda James Gallery houses the Amanda Johnson Studio and Boutique and James’ custom framing and photography, along with with one-of-a-kind textiles, home decor and a fine art gallery.
You can experience the powerful light and splendor of Amanda Johnson’s fine art, luxury textiles, and wearable art at:
Amanda James Gallery
400 Gulfstream Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33444
amandajamesgallery@gmail.com
561-270-7832
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