Ynez Johnston

1920–2019

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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.

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Q20981247

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Date of birth
May 12, 1920

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Exhibitions

1956 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Apr 18–June 10, 1956
1955 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings, Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Jan 12–Feb 20, 1955
1954 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Mar 17–Apr 18, 1954
1953 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Apr 9–May 29, 1953
1952 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Mar 13–May 4, 1952
1951 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings

Mar 17–May 6, 1951