A.Y. Johnson is a Nigerian artist based in Ontario, Canada. Her artistic queries surround themes of afro-centric social issues, black feminist dialogue, and exploration of her Yoruba heritage. Through barrier-free visualization, she encourages conversation on these topics as she discusses ideas of beauty and strength, and further explores the contradictions of female and cultural identity, drawing the viewer into conversations about race, spirituality and tradition. Johnson graduated from the Ontario University of Arts and Design (OCAD U) in Toronto, Ontario with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and has extensive experience showing work in exhibitions across the greater Toronto area. She has also been commissioned to produce works in her local community.
