Barry Johnson

Barry Johnson is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist, author and TEDx speaker from Topeka, Kansas.

Barry’s work is a reflection of events happening around the world and in his daily life. He’s known for constantly changing the medium and nature of his pieces and his work focuses on three areas, community, culture and connection. barry’s works made of house paint and his installations have been shown around the world, he’s held residencies throughout the NW, wrote and illustrated the book Oh What Wonderful hair and he’s received multiple grants and awards including the Edwin T. Pratt Award and 2018 GAP Award to name a few.