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About The Artist

By Design

I’m Jeanne Burris Johnson, a contemporary painter and mixed media artist working in photorealism, glass, and constructed surfaces. I’m interested in the quiet tension that comes from doing something difficult well and in the moment a piece earns its authority by needing nothing added or taken away.


My work has appeared in juried and invitational exhibitions and is held in private collections across the United States. Alongside my studio practice, I’ve worked extensively inside gallery and artist-run organizations, including gallery ownership and nonprofit leadership roles in programming and operations. My field experience includes exhibition development, artist relations, curation, art education, community arts initiatives, professional development services for artists, and grant writing for arts organizations. That dual perspective shapes how the work is made, presented, and released, with clarity, structure, and long-term intent.


I am a Manifest Gallery alumnus and a member of the Detroit Artists Market and the Scarab Club.


Credentials are useful. The work has to hold visually, materially, and over time. 

Artist Jeanne Burris Johnson in an art studio, smiling with wavy dark hair, glasses

Biography | Studio Practice and Background

Jeanne Burris Johnson builds work slowly and on purpose. Her paintings, mixed media pieces, and fused glass are grounded in precision, restraint, and an unwillingness to settle for what’s merely attractive. She’s drawn to moments that aren’t posed or perfected, images that hold because they’ve been resolved, not polished.


Her work has appeared in juried exhibitions and is held in private collections across the United States. Her background includes years of working inside galleries as well as building her own practice, a perspective that quietly shapes how the work is made, presented, and released into the world. This is a long practice. Built to last.

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Artist Statement | Why It Looks Like This

I don’t chase trends or paint crowd-pleasers. I build work that lasts.


Ordinary moments interest me most, especially when they’re pushed. Whether it’s a photorealistic painting that makes you hesitate, or kiln-fired glass and collage that plays with texture and structure, every piece is built to hold space and earn attention. Nothing is accidental. Nothing is filler.

Why This, Not That

Exhibition History | From Studio to Spotlight

Jeanne Burris Johnson’s work has appeared in juried and invitational exhibitions throughout the Midwest, including venues such as Manifest Gallery, Detroit Artists Market, and Studio 1219. These exhibitions reflect an ongoing studio practice grounded in precision, experimentation, and sustained engagement with the work.  

Selected Exhibitions

Collected Works | In Private Hands

Original paintings by Jeanne Burris Johnson are held in private collections across the United States, chosen by collectors drawn to bold execution and sharp narrative.  

Collected. Coveted

Press & Features | Headlines, Highlights, and the Hard Work Behind Them

Press coverage reflects Jeanne Burris Johnson’s broader role in the arts, documenting her studio practice alongside grant-funded programs, exhibition curation, and artist-centered initiatives developed over time. 

Press & Features

Media Kit | For Curators & Press

The media kit provides a concise overview of Jeanne Burris Johnson’s work and exhibition record, including artist bio, CV, selected press, and publication-ready images. Designed for curators, editors, and collaborators who need clear, reliable information. 

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