January 2012 X
Inspired by “The Voice of the Silence” by H.P. Blavatsky, this series of paintings explore the levels of spiritual growth described by Eastern philosophy- comparing them to layers of atmospheric strata that arise from our grounded earthly existence and elevate towards ultimate fulfillment. They attempt to tell the tale of the journey of the human [...]
November 2011 X
Just in time for the Holidays, winter in Winnipeg… and oh yes the ‘Snowbird Migration”- it’s my rambling interpretation of what it means to dream about ‘getting away from it all’, at least in your head. Whether it’s bird or bear, brain coral or beaver, let your dream body ride the waves of consciousness to [...]
September 2011 X
This is the Newfoundland of my imagination, a deep moody landscape where the stories of determination, hardship and overcoming obstacles flitter across my mind’s eye like messages journeying across the Atlantic through the darkest night. Communication is the beacon, and a mail bag becomes a lantern of illumination, special delivering news of loved ones and [...]
January 2011 X
All measurements are by the foot! This collection of large works span 25 years of my career as a painter. They are drawn from a wide range of interests, sources and bodies of work- some of which can been seen in ‘past exhibits’. The one thing they have in common is my fascination with the [...]
August 2010 X
at Last! after a month back home in Winnipeg, here are the closing shots of the ‘Spirit Farmer”aka the Peanut Farmer. What an experience… I can’t express how much it’s meant to me to develop this project into what it’s become- the ultimate painting it can possibly be. The community allowed me to be their [...]
April 2010 X
According to Greek mythology, the logos were the forces responsible for the creation of the material universe. I find it ironic then, that the forces responsible for the creation of our materialistic ‘universe’ choose the logo as their primary form of cultural identification. For myself, I like to play with the idea that the source [...]
February 2010 X
Smaller murals and paint treatments have the ability to fit into a vast array of settings, from public corridors and businesses to private residences, garages, community storefronts and gallery spaces. They also interconnect with other art forms such as theatre, performance, and sculpture. I’ve had the opportunity to integrate small scale mural art into many [...]
March 2009 X
Above & Below is a series of paintings by Charles Johnston that explore the relationship between the Eternal and the Mortal worlds, and the boundary between the two. Architectural cornices of Winnipeg are used to represent the world of man with the sky as their infinite counterpart.
