Colin Johnson
lives in North Norfolk. He graduated in Fine Art at Norwich University College of the Arts in 2010.
he collects artefacts, fragments and samples, his work is an exploration and categorization of these found pieces.’
The North Norfolk coastline is a frequent source of inspiration for his work. He is intrigued by this fragile, vulnerable, and ever changing environment. The foreshore and strandline reveal a vast amount of different materials all altered, and beautified by erosion and corrosion caused by the weather, the sea and the elements. It is these natural marks and textures on the surfaces of these found materials that he use in his printmaking. In addition to these natural etchings some pieces are subtly altered or enhanced using traditional etching processes, and the addition of extra textures.
he collects artefacts, fragments and samples, his work is an exploration and categorization of these found pieces.’
The North Norfolk coastline is a frequent source of inspiration for his work. He is intrigued by this fragile, vulnerable, and ever changing environment. The foreshore and strandline reveal a vast amount of different materials all altered, and beautified by erosion and corrosion caused by the weather, the sea and the elements. It is these natural marks and textures on the surfaces of these found materials that he use in his printmaking. In addition to these natural etchings some pieces are subtly altered or enhanced using traditional etching processes, and the addition of extra textures.