George Johnson is a New Zealand born, Melbourne based artist who has focused on Geometric Abstraction since the 1950s. George talks about teaching at Footscray Technical School and what he taught students about the most important elements of art.
George’s large abstract painting from 1969, Big Blue, was featured in an exhibition of abstract works from the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery collection, which coincided with the National Gallery of Victoria restaging the iconic 1968 exhibition The Field.
George is in his early 90s when curator Danny Lacy recently spoke to him. Enjoy hearing George’s thoughts on what is art and his creative attitude to life.
A conversation with MPRG curator Danny Lacy.
Our 2018 podcast program is supported by the Gordon Darling Foundation.
Introduction by Nathan Schroeder, Music courtesy of The Basics
