15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
Johanna's work revolves around time, the fleetingness of a moment and the impact memory has on us as humans.
She is deeply intrigued by the quest for a visual language that grapples with the loss of the present at any given moment. Johanna delves into the way memories are stored within our consciousness, how certain moments are remembered, and the reasons behind such recollections. One particular phrase that resonated with her is the idea that melancholy represents "the feeling of loss of the present," which she finds to be a beautifully apt description. It is this sentiment that she explores in her paintings.
Describing her art as poetic and feminine, Johanna infuses her creations with a sense of gentleness, melancholy, and dreaminess, all the while retaining an underlying edge. She seeks to produce pieces that eschew loud and aggressive imagery, yet carry an intense emotional impact through their tenderness and delicacy. Her vulnerability as an artist creates an intimacy that warmly invites viewers into her world.