Sunday, August 28, 2011

Artist's Statement, 2011


My work draws attention to idiosyncratic things in the world. By examining mundane situations, I encourage viewers to reconsider ironies found in every day life. While I suggest a point of view, ideally my work simply poses questions for the viewer. I select subjects and themes that I connect with personally, such as loneliness and awkwardness, but that are archetypal in nature. I explore the ways societal values dictate certain behaviors in individuals as well as how individuals can subvert socially codified behaviors regarding gender, class and culture. In particular, I’m interested in examining how geography affects people; my experiences living in the Midwest, the East Coast and Europe have heavily influenced my work.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Midland Area CROP Hunger Walk recruiter’s rally


By Emma C. Johnson
Midland Daily News, 26 Aug 2011: C1. 

Midland soldier returns home


By Emma C. Johnson
Midland Daily News, 26 Aug 2011: A1.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BBBS selling tickets for golf ball drop


By Emma C. Johnson
Midland Daily News, 16 Aug 2011: A3.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Midland DDA summer events a great success


By Emma C. Johnson
Midland Daily News, 11 Aug 2011: A3.