Patterns of Time
Paintings and photographs inspired by the passage of time
My work is about surfaces weathered by time, such as the bark of a tree, a rock face, walls, fences and doors.
Over time, surfaces gain layers. Moss grows on bark, lichen creeps over stone, doors are given a new lick of paint. People spray graffiti and stick notices on walls. The layers build up, becoming richer and deeper. Then wind, rain and human hands work on the surfaces again. Paint fades, posters fall, and notices are torn from walls. A surface becomes a fascinating blend of past and present.
In my paintings and photographs, I try to capture the story of these surfaces. My work is abstract but there is a human connection. Time and experiences leave their marks on us too. We age and weather and show the traces of all that has happened to us.
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Exhibitions
Belgian International Art Fair (BiAF) 2025
I'm delighted that ceramics artist Nancy Hoopman and I will be sharing a stand at BiAF this autumn
Details are as follows:
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October
11.00 - 18.00
Waagnatie Expo and Events
Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp
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Studio Visits
​I have a lovely studio in the centre of Tervuren, Belgium.
It's above a delightful Syrian restaurant, Na'fura, which serves delicious food.
If you would like to visit, please send me an email at beverley.johnson@pandora.be
or send a quick text to +32496552787.
It would be my pleasure to show you my work in progress.
"We are one hundred percent happy with the painting we bought. It's bringing light and sun into a darker room."
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"I love my purchases."
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