Ynez Johnston
1920–2019
Introduction
Ynez Johnston (May 12, 1920 – March 13, 2019) was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by Byzantine art, as well as Tibetan, Indian, Mexican, and Nepalese art from her extensive travels. Johnston was based in the San Francisco Bay Area in early life, and moved to Los Angeles in 1949.
Wikidata identifier
Q20981247
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Introduction
Johnston was inspired by pre-Colombian and East Indian art. She received awards and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, graphic designer, painter
ULAN identifier
500020303
Names
Ynez Johnston, Inez Johnston
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed June 2, 2026.
