Pat Johnson
Self taught as an enameller, Pat Johnson has spent the last 30 years exploring the potential of enamelling on copper. The technique of enamelling involves melting coloured glasses on to a metal surface, with results so exciting and complex that they can occupy a lifetime of investigation.
Born in the United States, Pat came to England when she was 26 and discovered enamelling on copper when she was given a small kiln. Starting with the production of pendants, she went on to make large collages from enamelling on copper and also public art murals working with enamel on steel. Currently she is concentrating on enamelling vessels and studying the interactions of the enamels with each other.
Pat teaches at West Dean College, near Chichester, and is a member of the British Society of Enamellers. She is also editor of the magazine ‘enamel’.
Exhibitions and commissions:
The Chelsea Flower Show
Murals for Caribbean Line Cruise Ships
Murals for the Royal Free Hospital, London
Pump House Gallery
Royal Academy
Dolby Gallery
Pump House Gallery
Billingham Art Gallery
Bilston Craft Gallery and Museum
Fusion Gallery in London
Rising Down Community Arts Project in Kent
Metropolitan Police, Charring Cross
National and international exhibitions organised by various enamelling societies.