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SUMMARY:Nick Johnson: Third Floor Gallery
UID:11173
DTSTAMP:20260414T212200Z
DTSTART:20260601T050000Z
DTEND:20260601T050000Z
LOCATION:450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
ROOM: Nick Johnson: Third Floor Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Nick Johnson, founder of Missing Link Artistry, brings a mix o
 f woodcut printmaking, screen printing and charcoal drawings to our Third 
 Floor Gallery this summer.In his own words:"I am a multidisciplinary 
 artist and graphic designer, currently located in Marion. I’ve always be
 en fascinated by folklore; whether it’s the creatures, the morals in the
  stories, or how these often dark stories are passed down through time. In
  a similar vein, I love analog horror, psychological thrillers, and things
  that make you think. Outside of making art, I love food, travel, and live
  music (especially supporting local acts) as ways to nourish my creative s
 ide."As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more and more vocal in sup
 porting various marginalized communities and standing up against injustice
 s around me. My identity is inherently political in a few ways, and as an 
 artist I can’t not be hyperaware of the world around me. At my core, tho
 ugh, I try not to take life too seriously. I’m known for harvesting out-
 of-context quotes from conversations with friends and turning them into st
 ickers. I’m a huge animal lover, and try to find a little whimsy whereve
 r I can."I also struggle with mental health and physical disability. 
 Through my work in this realm, regardless of medium, I attempt to portray 
 the realities of living with treatment-resistant issues while also bringin
 g a little levity. Recently, I described my printmaking style as 'Ger
 man Expressionism by way of a lack of dexterity and severe mental health i
 ssues.' This all culminates in my brand, Missing Link Artistry: socia
 lly aware cryptids, a retro vibe, and thoroughly offbeat humor." You
  can find Nick at Missing Link Artistry.This exhibit will run from June th
 rough August 2026. 
URL:https://www.crlibrary.org/event/nick-johnson-third-floor-gallery-11173
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