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HI I’m Johnerick Lawson a multidisciplinary artist
some say i have a unique style that combines cartoon, math, and psychedelic elements to interpret the reality I see. I have experience in painting, sculpture, publication, and animation. Currently, I work as a Creative Director for Flower First, an artist-run cultivation farm in Vermont. I am also working on a Zine about Art in Arlington check it out here
EDUCATION
San Francisco Art Institute Bachelor of Arts in Design and Technology, 2004 – 2009
EXPERIENCE
Creative Director | Flower First, Vermont | 2022 – Present
- Led the development and execution of all aesthetic elements for the Flower First brand, including brand creation and packaging design.
- Pioneered the “Terpjerkers” art project, which resulted in 40 unique trading cards and a video game.
Animator | Various Advertising Firms (JWT, Titmouse, The Studio, Mosomos), Brooklyn, NY | 2009 – 2014
- Contributed to animation projects for clients such as Trident, Rolex, America Travel, and Bloomberg.
- Provided hand-drawn and computer-generated animation in a collaborative team environment, primarily using the Adobe suite.
Co-Founder | WAMP, Brooklyn, NY | 2001 – 2004
- Co-founded the Brooklyn-based collective WAMP and actively participated in numerous art shows.
Publisher | “The Madhappys,” San Francisco | 2008 – 2009
- Published “The Madhappys”, a monthly all-free comics newspaper, for 16 months.
Animator | Music Videos | [Insert Years]
- Created animated music videos for artists including:
- “Outside” by David Bronson
- “Repetition” by TV on the Radio
- “World Wide” by Kool Keith
Solo Artist | Galerie Les Singuliers, Paris | 2012
- Held a solo painting exhibition.
SKILLS
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Publication
- Animation