Harlan Johnson

Harlan Johnson is an American printmaker and visual artist born in 1965. He has lived and worked in Quebec since the early 2000s. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio State University and a Master’s in Printmaking from the University of Wisconsin. Johnson is known for his expressive linework and use of humor and symbolism in his compositions.

His work; primarily woodcuts, etchings, and drawings, explores themes of absurdity, everyday life, and the human condition. He has exhibited in galleries across Canada and the United States, including in Montreal, Quebec City, Chicago, and New York. Johnson has also taught printmaking in various Canadian institutions and is active in the contemporary printmaking scene.