Eric Johnson: ex·cerpt September 13 – November 15, 2025 Opening Reception: Sept. 13, 6 – 9pm Artist Talk: November 1, 1-3 pm Curated by Ron Linden ex·cerpt noun /ˈekˌsərpt/ a short extract Inspired by both art and science, sculptor Eric Johnson creates composite works of wood, resin and automotive lacquer. Elegantly conceived and meticulously crafted, the abstract forms are sheathed in resin skins, often revealing glimpses of skeletal armatures and hidden architectures. True to the definition of the word, ex·cerpt presents a selected extract from this artist’s expansive oeuvre. Dating from the 1990s to the present, these sculptures run the gamut from polychrome to monochrome, and from voluptuous to menacing. Fabricating his own molds allows Johnson to also work in series, producing seductive color variations on a theme. Variations are most visible in the Madame X works – all based on the double-helix diagram of a typical DNA strand. This curve structure is a recurring metaphor in numerous iterations both large and small in a variety of materials. Much the same can be found in the serial Heart pieces, endlessly identical save for their variety of colors. Whether wall-mounted, leaning or free standing, the work is in constant dialog with both SoCal’s Cool School and Finish Fetish movements, while invoking Johnson’s own fascination with California car culture. Mentored by the pioneers of the Light and Space Movement, the artist has gone on to develop his own distinctive style, capitalizing on his keen aesthetic and inventive engineering. The flawless results appear effortless; belying the exhaustive process developed over decades of experimentation. A native Californian, Eric Johnson attended Los Angeles Valley College, California Institute of the Arts and received his Master of Fine Arts from University of California, Irvine. Johnson’s work is in many public and private collections, including: Oakland Museum; Laguna Art Museum; Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Lancaster; CBS Broadcasting, New York, NY; Digital Domain, Venice, CA; Mary Barnes; Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron. He currently lives and works in San Pedro, California.