Kai Johnson

Johnson’s work is an active and boundless journey of self-discovery, growth, and introspection. Johnson is inspired by the flow and crudeness of nature, discovering this ignites their own rawness and desire to share their experiences in mental health, gender, and love. They use mechanical pencils to draw wobbly, energetic lines paired with solid digital color. This combination creates a parody of reality; a bold and dirty picture to capture that natural rawness and illustrate the many rhythms of humanness. Though there is text to communicate their stories, Johnson also fills their illustrations with symbolism and fantastical characters as declarations to complete their statements. They invite questions, exploration, and chuckles.