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  1. Self Portrait Staff by Mr. Imagination, Image 2.

    Mr. Imagination

    Self Portrait Staff, 2006

    Velveteen, wood, bottle caps, ceramic

    30 in

  2. Pharoah's Chair & Staff by Mr. Imagination, Image 2.

    Mr. Imagination

    Pharoah's Chair & Staff, 2003

    Velveteen, wood, bottle caps, wire

    46 x 33 x 18 in

  3. A Dog's Life Bowl by Judith Strong and Sal Guastella, Image 1.

    Judith Strong and Sal Guastella

    A Dog's Life Bowl, 1985

    Ceramic

    1.5 x 11 diameter

  4. Blue Bottle by Kent Ipsen, Image 2.

    Kent Ipsen

    Blue Bottle, 1979

    Blown glass

    13.75 x 13 x 13 in

  5. Necklace with Beads & Shells by Paul Johnson, Image 2.

    Paul Johnson

    Necklace with Beads & Shells, 1976

    Macrame, waxed thread, beads, shells

  6. Wall Pot by Nancy Jurs, Image 2.

    Nancy Jurs

    Wall Pot, 1976

    Raku fired ceramic

    14 x 18 x 6 in

  7. Wall Puzzle by Rix Jennings, Image 2.

    Rix Jennings

    Wall Puzzle, 1975

    Wood

    14.25 x 11 in

  8. T-Shirt by Martha Holt, Image 3.

    Martha Holt

    T-Shirt, 1975

    Cast porcelain with stencil, rubbed glaze decoration, metal clothes hanger

    31 x 19 x 1 in

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About the artist

Jim Johnston

Jim Johnston was born in New York City. He studied architecture at the University of Virginia and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts, New York. His career as a professional artist spans more than twenty-five years and includes ceramics, wood and metal sculpture, product design, and painting. His work has been seen in such publications as W, Vogue and The New York Times, and he has exhibited throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Japan, and Mexico.

Since moving to Mexico in 1997, he has worked as a painter, printmaker, teacher, writer, and architect. In 2006 and again in 2014, he published his first book, "Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler." He lives and works in Mexico City.

Credit: John Michael Kohler Arts Center