Jarrah Johnson
Jarrah Johnson is a contemporary Australian Realist painter creating classic pieces reminiscent of the past. His fine art paintings reflect a sense of passion and a true interest in the beauty that surrounds him.
Jarrah is interested in longevity. He is drawn to subjects that hold beauty that can withstand the test of time. He is constantly aware of inspiration that surrounds him, but Jarrah needs an instant connection with the subject to know it is worthy of being painted. It is almost as if the subject matter insists on being recreated. He describes the experience of creating artwork as ‘diving into and becoming completely immersed’.
Jarrah’s art is diverse. He is a painter, photographer and works in stone. He is not tied to one theme, but inspiration comes from a variety of sources. Jarrah allows the inspiration to wash over him, and immerses himself in that moment.
The variety of themes are often inspired by Jarrah’s personal travels. On his trips, Jarrah looks for moments that capture his interest. He is drawn to culture. He needs to live and breathe the experience to be able to capture it in an artwork.
Jarrah describes his travels as an opportunity to gather experiences, emotions and essence. Much of his painting will be created in the time of the experience, but he is also endlessly storing ideas. The works are often not created until the right moment, which may emerge years later.
