tom johnson

Because of the Doll Project, I have had the pleasure of meeting several local artists for the first time. Tom Johnson is one of them.

Presently an architect in private practice, Tom was initially an art major before completing his Masters in Architecture at the University of Kansas. Often his pieces, usually three-dimensional, incorporate found objects. Over the years Tom has explored a variety of media including acrylic, wood, paper and concrete - and more recently, textiles.



Tom has his own textile company called Ridge and Furrow Fibers. His fabrics recall the tradition of quilt making while adding texture and subtle variation beneath the surfaces.

It's obvious he had a lot of fun working with the banana fiber doll. He included several colorful and playful elements; it's a joyful piece!

** The fabric "drying" on the clothesline is attached with very tiny wooden clothespins. There are even extra clothespins in the bag dangling from the doll's waist.