American Poets: An Exhibition by Joshua W. Johnson

 The Curriculum Knowledge Center (CKC) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is pleased to exhibit two portraits by Detroit artist, Joshua W. Johnson, from July 25 – December 20, 2016.  The portraits are part of Johnson’s series on African American poets and authors.

Gwendolyn Brooks
by Joshua Johnson
Pencil and charcoal on paper

A graduate of the Douglass Academy for Young Men, Johnson is currently studying visual arts education at Madonna University.  Specializing in pencil and charcoal drawings, his primary subject is the human figure.  Johnson’s work has been exhibited in the University of Michigan’s Detroit Center, the People Mover, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Joshua W. Johnson
Portrait artist

“It is with honor and pride that the Curriculum Knowledge Center exhibits these portraits by talented artist, Joshua W. Johnson.  These prominent Black poets have left a mark on the literary world forever.  They helped capture the voice of a nation, and they have inspired generations,” said Paul Bielich, Instructional Learning Manager. 

The CKC would like to thank Dr. Julie Anne Taylor for helping coordinate this exhibition.  A professor in the Department of Education, Taylor is a volunteer at the Douglass Academy for Young Men.

Paul Bieliech, Instructional Learning Manager of
the CKC, with Johnson