JASPER JOHNS Usuyuki, 1979

Jasper Johns is an American artist famous for painting and printmaking. His art is inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada and pop art. For most people who know his work, Flag (1954-55) is probably considered the most famous. It is a painterly depiction of the American flag, using encaustic, oil, plus collage on fabric mounted on a board. In November of 2014, a 1983 version of this artwork was auctioned for $36 million in New York, at Sotheby’s auction house. Many know Jasper Johns because of his characteristic use of encaustic and plaster combined with iconic, yet simple subject matter. His work assumes that artistic meaning can result from using conventional visual symbols. His surfaces are considered to be visually lush, and this is what contributes to the fascination with them, even though the subject matter may seem too simple. Jasper Johns also creates sculptures and works with lithography. His Numbers (2007) is his largest bronze sculpture and makes use of stenciled letters laid out in a grid. This use of repeated letters is iconic Jasper Johns, and all those who appreciate his work recognize the iconic signature motif. Johns is also known for his collaboration with artists in other genres and his fundraising efforts to support the arts. He has been awarded many times; most notably with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Less

Jasper Johns is an American artist famous for painting and printmaking. His art is inspired by Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada and pop art. For most people who know his work, Flag (1954-55) is probably considered the most famous. It is a painterly d More