F. Geoffrey Johnson, poet and visual artist, has self-published two collections of poetry, “smells i see”, (2004) and “Restoration”, (2005). Recent works appear or are forthcoming in several literary journals and anthologies including: African American Review; Java Monkey Speaks: An Anthology, Vol. 4 (2011); Encounters: Poems About Race, Ethnicity and Identity, (2010); Mythium: The Journal of Contemporary Literature and Cultural Voices, Vol. 1, No. 2, (2010); Black Magnolias Literary Journal, (2008) & (2010); KARA WALKER-NO / KARA WALKER-YES / KARA WALKER-?, (2009); The Caribbean Writer, Vol. 22, (2008); How We Love / Letters and Lessons for the Next Generation, (2008); CRUX: A conversation in words and images / South Africa to South USA, (2007). Johnson was awarded an international residential fellowship to Caversham Centre for Artists and Writers, Balgowan, South Africa in 2009. Johnson is a graduate of Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA. Johnson’s web site: http://www.smellsisee.com

I began painting in order to visually express the stories I had previously only been able to express through poetry. I use visual art as a second language. Together, both mediums complement each other and add to my tool set helping me fulfill my purpose as an artist.

My latest series, Can You Hear Me Now!, began as a satirical commentary, using poems I have submitted for publication in "mainstream" literary journals that have been rejected by editors. Utilizing discarded satellite dishes as an artistic device, I am able to repurpose a communication device that is environmental clutter into a communication device of cultural significance. Additionally, I am able to create works of art that bring attention to social and political subjects I feel need more voice.

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