Fourth Wall
Avery Johnson
November 6 - December 20, 2026
Opening Reception November 6, 5-8pm
Fourth Wall is a series of large-scale prints based on self-portrait video stills featuring the artist in hand-crafted, hand-beaded costumes. Through a laborious multi-layer printing process that deliberately introduces disruptions, misregistrations, and noise, the works interrupt the easy consumption of the image and focus attention on the act of viewing itself. Contrast between glamorous costuming, barren settings, and distorted surfaces functions as a metaphor for the deep disconnect between the desire for visibility and the isolation that accompanies being in the spotlight.
About the Artist
Avery Johnson is known for her sharp wit and eccentric fashion taste. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, and resides in Chicago, Illinois. Drawing into making through darkroom photography, Avery received her BFA in printmaking from Washington University in St. Louis. She now works at Spudnik Press as a fine art and commercial printmaker. Her artistic practice reflects a commitment to rigorous process, and dances between the mediums of photo, moving image, and print.
https://www.averyajohnsonart.com/
@flavejohnson
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