Ben JohnstonZA
MURAL
13 > 21 JUNE
Alameda da Europa / Rua Conde da Ericeira 17
Ben Johnston (born 1988) is a multidisciplinary artist known for his bold murals that reflect his constant desire to push the boundaries of what is possible with typography and lettering.
Born in Canada and raised in South Africa, Ben brings a diversity of influences to his work, drawing inspiration from the cultural nuances and social differences he encounters in his travels.
With a commitment to his craft, which also translates into a handcrafted approach to all his projects, Ben is constantly evolving and reinventing his artistic practice to produce works, large or small in scale, that are visually captivating and intellectually stimulating, through which he invites viewers to engage with the complexities of the contemporary world in new and distinct ways.