FEE: Free

Eric A. Johnson

Periphery: Paintings + Reduction Relief Prints

Reception: Sunday March 22, 1:30 - 3:30 | Artist Talk: 2 PM
Exhibition on View in the Main Gallery from March 6 - April 12, 2026

This exhibition features recent work by printmaker and painter Eric A. Johnson, including controlled drip acrylic paintings and reduction relief prints. Exploring the concept of “periphery,” the work reflects both the outer edges of landscapes and the subtle spaces just beyond our central focus. Atmospheric forms emerge through layered color, carving, and removal, emphasizing how meaning can develop at the margins.

Johnson, originally from rural North Dakota, draws inspiration from expansive landscapes and his background in printmaking. He earned his MFA from the University of North Dakota and has exhibited widely throughout the region. In addition to teaching at area colleges, he serves as Master Printer at North Dakota State University and operates his printmaking studio, Big Oak Press, in Hillsboro, ND.