bio
Born in 1979 in the west Texas desert and raised in Tulsa, OK, Doug Johnston lives and works in New York City.
Doug Johnston's work includes art, design, architecture and music, utilizing and exploring a variety of mediums and methods such as installation, fiber art, sculpture, photography, and performance. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions around the United States and in online journals, and he has served as a guest critic and lecturer at several universities.
After graduating from Drury University with undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Studio Art, Doug later earned a Master of Architecture Degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Professionally his experience includes architecture, teaching, architectural metal fabrication, and photography. Currently Doug works full time with his wife, Tomoe Matsuoka, in their Brooklyn studio.
exhibitions and events
2012
Next Wave, MATTER, New York, NY
Partners and Spade, New York, NY
Product Porch, San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA
A Spatial Surprise, Mint, London, UK
Lecture, Shieh Chen University Architecture and Fashion Departments, Taipei, Taiwan
Under 500, Mondo Cane, New York, NY
2011
Art of Space, lecture and public installation workshop, Springfield, MO
Performances with the Friendly Falcons, various locations, New York City
2008-2010
Musical Performance with Chris Doyle, Cafe Orwell, Brooklyn, NY
Musical Performance with Damezumari, Knitting Factory, Manhattan, NY
Mychrophobialactic: Adaptation Art, Philadelphia, PA
10-Penny hi-top: musical performance with The Friendly Falcons and Their Friend the Snake: Governor’s Island, NY
2006-2007
Graduate Degree Exhibition: Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Social Fabrication: Forum Gallery, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Orthodontics: 3 musical performances with Jeff Kurosaki and Tara
Pelletier, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chirpin’ Hard: 6 musical performances with Jeff Kurosaki, Detroit, MI
Chairspray: PF Gallery, Clawson, MI
2002-2005
Block Party!: MLR exhibiton and musical performance, Tulsa, Ok
Atlatl/Damezumari Tour: musical performances, 10 locations in Eastern U.S.
Sound/Vision: Oklahoma City, OK
Dia de Los Muertos Fest: exhibiton and musical performances, Oklahoma
City, OK
Re:_design Gallery: Springfield, MO
FauxReal Gallery: Springfield, MO
Taunt Show: Mossa Center St. Louis, MO
press
Print
IdN Magazine; So-En Magazine, Whole Living Magazine; Garden Design Magazine; Canadian House and Home Magazine
Online
American Craft Council, FastCoDesign, Contemporary Standard, Coolhunting, Design Sponge, Remodelista, Glaschord, Archinect, Trendland, Sous Style
education
2007
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Master of Architecture
2002
Drury University, Springfield, MO
Bachelor of Architecture (NAAB Accredited)
Bachelor of Arts: Studio Arts
