CV

selected
press

2023
Guerrero, Leah-Foster and Jake. “What Is Art? A Conversation With Henry Sanchez & Heather L. Johnson”, The Inn Between Podcast Episode 23, January

2021
Reisenberg, Mindy. “Catching Up with Heather L. Johnson”, Canyon Views. Vol. 28, No. 2, Fall/Winter.
Grand Canyon Conservancy. “Artist in Residence Interview: Heather L. Johnson”. June 10
Earl, Amanda. “The Thread Between Craft and Language: Extended Interview,” a supplement to Judith: Women Making Visual Poetry published by Timglaset, Falkmansgatan, Sweden. May
Grand Canyon Conservancy. “One on One with Heather L. Johnson,” Canyon Views. Vol. 28, No.1, Spring/Summer.
ShoutoutHTX. “Perspectives on Risk-Taking,” ShoutoutHTX, Jan 27.

2019
Gentry, Chloe and Ferrell, George. “Heather L. Johnson - Concrete River: A Collection of Houston Artists”, Laundry Day Productions, May 10
Perry, Tere. “Where to Take the Best Selfies in Houston”, Hilton Suggests Travel Blog, June 21
Rubottom, Cicely. “This Brand New Art Mural in the Heart of Houston is the Perfect Picture Spot”, Narcity, June 17
VoyageHouston/Johnson, Heather L. “Meet Heather L. Johnson”, VoyageHouston, June 5

2018
Close, Cynthia. “10 Ephemeral Art Experiences”, Art & Object, November 1

2017
Gerulaitytle, Egle. “The Frightening and the Beautiful”, Women ADV Riders, February 3
Weatherspoon, Tomeka. “In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful: Inside the journey of a devoted traveler”, Arts Insight, Houston Public Media, KUHT TV 8, aired January 2

2016
Michno, Christopher. “Motorcycle World Traveler Leaves Art Along the Way”, Artbound, KCET.org, August 3

2015
Byers, Allison. “Visual Artist Heather Johnson: In Search of the Frightening & Beautiful”, CCA.edu, April 27

2014
Tarrish, Laura. “Hunter/Gatherer: Text as Textile”, Design Observer, July 3

2012
Pyper, John. “Invested Landscape II: Landscapes Through a Diffracting Lens”, Big Red & Shiny, Sept 14
Baum, Kelly.  “Revolve, Return, Relate, Repeat”: catalog essay for “Suck Squeeze Bang Blow”, Kesting Ray, NY, NY
McCambly, Jessica and Lewis, John Oliver.  “5 from 1: Heather Johnson”, Glasstire, January 18

2011
Pitch Design Union.  “Heather L. Johnson.” Pitch Design Union, May 10
Gutfire! “A Stitch in Time: The Exacting Needlepoint of Heather L. Johnson.” Gutfire!, Jan 6

2010
Gladstone, Valerie.  “Heather L. Johnson: Erasure.” City Arts, Nov 23
Simons, Llana, PhD. "You Cannot Escape Limitations in Talent." Psychology Today, Nov 12
Urban Omnibus. “Heather L. Johnson: Ever-circulating Fluids and Continuously Moving Parts.” Urban Omnibus, Jun 9

2009
Eby, Travis. “Air and Blood – on view through 11/8.” Urban Omnibus, Oct 27
Sharpe, Katherine. “Air and Blood: Heather L. Johnson at Glowlab.” Readymade. Oct 13

2008
Pike, Jean. “The New Beauty: 2008 Conflux Festival Challenges Ideas of Public Space.” Artist Organized Art, Sept 29
Cook, Rachel. “After the ‘Watch,’ What?” Austin Chronicle, Feb 15
Bellantoni, Ralph J. “Are You Experienced?” Home News Tribune, Jan 4

2007
Sherazi, Reza. “Artist Profile: Heather Johnson.” Cantanker Magazine, March

2006
Van Ryzin, Jeanne Claire. “Johnson’s Exhibit is a Stitch.” Austin-American Statesman, Nov 27
Wellen, Michael. “Studio Visits: Heather Johnson.” …Might be Good, Issue #79, Nov 17
Wood, Tria.  “Lawndale Arts Center: Drawing Inside/Out.” Arts Houston Magazine, June
Richter, Till. “Fine Arts of Austin.” Austin Monthly, Feb: p. 38

2005
Van Ryzin, Jeanne Claire.  “The Saga of the Traveling Ars Ipsa.” Austin-American Statesman, Dec 29
Puleo, Risa. “Stitch in Time.” ArtLies, Issue 49: winter
Haskell, Caitlin. “’A Stitch in Time’ at Women and Their Work.” …Might Be Good, Dec 16
Brenner, Wayne Allen. “Temporary Dividers.” Austin Chronicle, Dec 15
Cohen, Rebecca S. “New Art in Austin: 22 to Watch.” ArtLies, Issue 48: fall
Hixson, Kathryn. “New Art in Austin: 22 to Watch.” Glasstire, Nov 4
Koper, Rachel. “22 to Think About,” Austin Chronicle, Aug 26: pp 36, 38
Orendine, Simone.  “Search Begins for Hidden Art,” WFAE News Extras, WFAE Public Radio, July 7 
Jama, Artan.  Interview on Cracks in the Pavement. Alchemy. SBS Radio, Melbourne, Australia. June 29
Faires, Robert.  “Good Art Hunting.” Austin Chronicle, June 27
Cousins, Charlotte.  “Cracks in the Pavement.” … Might Be Good, June 24
Van Ryzin, Jeanne Claire. “Fresh Air Art.” Austin-American Statesman, June 23
Blackmur, Amy.  Interview on Cracks in the Pavement.  Weekend Lunch. Triple J Radio, Melbourne, Australia. June 12
Young, Allison.  “Bright Sun Partial Shade,” The Front Row, KUHT Public Radio, June 6

2004
Brand, Heather. “Sublime Stitching: Fabric Fine Art,” Tribeza September: no. 38: 46-47
“Cracks in the Pavement Unites Austin and London,” Art Papers July/Aug: 9: Headlines section
Van Ryzin, Jeanne Claire. “Treasure hunt gives viewers a part in the show.” Austin-American Statesman, June 24: 24
Faires, Robert. "In Search of the Wild Art." Austin Chronicle, June 17: 38, 40
Moody, Julie. “Cracks in the Pavement: Gifts in the Urban Landscape.” Morning Edition. KUT Public Radio, June 16

2003
Berry, Colin. “’Accumulated Actions’ at the Sonoma Museum of Visual Art.” Artweek, June: Vol 34 Issue 5: 15
Bing, Alison. “In the Details: 5 Artists with a Singular Sense of Purpose.” Kitchen Sink Magazine Spr: Vol 1 Issue 3: 78-83
Bing, Alison. “Mark: Contemporary Drawings: Drawing Attention.” SF Gate.com, May 1

2002
Olson, Marisa. “Same/Difference: Offsite at the Hotel Triton.” Camerawork, Fall/Winter: Vol 29 Issue 2: 39
Bing, Alison.  “Off Site: ’Same/Difference’ at the Hotel Triton.” Artweek, Oct 22: Vol 33 Issue 8: 28
Crump, Ann. “Art Speak: The Road Less Traveled.”  San Francisco Examiner Apr 18: C2
Westbrook, Lindsey. “Critic’s Choice, SF Bay Guardian, Mar 20: 78

writings / publications

2017
Chest Deep in Hurricane Harvey, RideApart, October 9
The Frightening and Beautiful, RideApart, August 31
Las Gueras Subrecargadas, RideApart, August 2
A Tiger in Mexico: Balls on Fire, RideApart, July 1
Mydolls Interview, Maximum Rocknroll, July: 410
A Tiger in Mexico: El Bache del Destino, RideApart, May 7
Riding a Tiger in Machete Country: A Journey in Defense of Starry-Eyed Fools, RideApart, March 26

2015
In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful Book, a self-published limited edition collection of images from the first two years of ISFB travels.

2012-2016
The In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful Blog. Self-published via Blogspot over 4 years.

professional
experience

2023
Artist talk, EcoFashion, DeFashion, Sustainable Fashion, Ecoartspace, Santa Fe, NM (via Zoom), Oct. 19
Artist talk, Big Slide Show, Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX. July 8
Art juror, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ. Jan. 11

2022
Honors student critiques, Kincaid School, Houston, TX. Dec. 5
Panel discussion, Boxo 10x10, Joshua Tree, CA. Nov. 19

2021
Jury panel, 2022 Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence, Oct. 15
Sketch hike training for staff of BioArt Bayoutorium, a social practice project by artist Henry G. Sanchez. Houston, TX. October 2, 9 and 16.
Grand Canyon Sketch Hike Tours, a public program created for Grand Canyon National Park staff and visitors, as GRCA’s pilot Artist in Residence. Grand Canyon, AZ. May 29, June 2 and June 4.

2020
Interview and artist talk for photography students, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD. Via Zoom, April 16

2018
Artist talk, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX. Dec 15
Reading and community discussion, Refusing Providence, Flatland Gallery, Houston, TX. Jan 26

2016
Artist talk and blog reading, Cherryhurst House, Houston, TX. Oct 19

2014
Visiting artist lecture with senior studio visits, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Nov 6

2013
Rudy S. and Rose Ackerman Visiting Artist, In Search of the Frightening and Beautiful: 10,000 Miles and 22 Gifts Across the USA, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA

2011
Artist talk, Love Letter: An Exchange of Pleasure and Pain, Conflux 2011, Brooklyn, NY

2009
Artist talk, Center for Book Arts, New York, NY.  Aug 12

2008
Artist talk, Conflux 2008, New York, NY.  Sept 14

2006
Artist talk, Women and Their Work, Austin, TX. Nov 18
Guest speaker, “Creating the Perfect Submission Package,” Art in Public Places workshop, Austin, TX.  Aug 26
Panelist, “Below the Radar,” Leadership Austin, Austin, TX. Apr 19
Artists’ Advisory Committee, Women and Their Work, Austin, TX.  Mar 24

2005-2006
Panel member, Art in Public Places, Austin, TX

2005
Lecture, Art and Culture Series, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Oct 4
Artist talk, Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX.  Sept 8

2003
Lecture and student project collaboration, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.  Oct 6
Lecture and workshop, Sonoma Museum of Visual Art, Santa Rosa, CA.  Apr 12

2002
Lecture, A Sense of Place, SPE Western Regional Conference, California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland, CA.  Nov 17

2001
Introductory art and photography class, co-taught at Rock LaFleche Community Day Center, a school for at-risk youth, Oakland, CA. January - May.

awards / residencies

2021
Artist in Residence, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, AZ

2019
Artist in Residence, Villa Bergerie, Laguarres, Spain

2018-2019
Artist in Residence, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX

2016
Artist in Residence, Cherryhurst House, Houston, TX

2013
Artist in Residence, BoxoHOUSE, Joshua Tree, CA

2005
Artpace 2007 International Residency Program shortlist
“Austin Critic’s Table Award,” Cracks in the Pavement: Gifts in the Urban Landscape

2003
Artist in Residence, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Artist in Residence, McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte, NC

public Commissions / collections / archives

2023
Nevada Museum of Art Center for Art and the Environment Archive

2020
Peacock mural, Bronze Peacock Room, LiveNation/House of Blues Houston

2019
Sound Wave mural, Dallas St at Caroline St, LiveNation/House of Blues Houston
FolkHeART mural, GreenStreet walkway, Houston, TX
Greenroom murals, LiveNation/House of Blues Houston

2018
Hall of Roses, a mural created for LiveNation/House of Blues Houston
Greystone Hospital Incinerator Stack embroidery commission, Jansons Associates, New York, NY

2015, 2017
Cherryhurst House, Houston, TX

2010
Masthead logo, Wired UK, October

2009
Embroidered announcement commission, Scope Basel

1999
Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts, Kiyosato, Yamanashi, Japan

Numerous private collections and commissions

affiliations

Throughline Collective, Houston, TX