Nitashia Johnson

Lives and works in North Texas

Artist statement

Photography has been a fundamental part of my life long before I even got my hands on a camera. When I was younger, I always created works to make others happy or to support them in one way or another. That way of thinking still manifests in me today. Helping others and being able to share their stories is the reason I continue to make art. Whether I’m taking a portrait for someone to hang on their wall or creating something magical with traditional art supplies, I want to help others share who they are. My creative practice is a combination of many things; that’s the reason I love it so much. My work defines me; in reality, it makes up who I am. My studio practice ranges over the wide creative platform. I’ve studied and worked as a graphic designer and photographed topics that have dealt with educational, social, and environmental issues. I’ve also experimented with traditional art forms, such as figure drawing and mixed media. Being able to communicate artistically is also why I work with so many different mediums. I believe that my role as an artist is to share and tell stories, to capture and create moments that will stand the test of time. Drawing, design and video give me the power to help others express who they are. These creative areas also help me express myself as well. In fact, my creative practice is simply a self-portrait in which I have the opportunity to experiment with and change every day.

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