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MHD OTR South LA Highlight: Patrick Henry Johnson
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On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Destination Crenshaw artist Patrick Henry Johnson. Patrick Henry Johnson is an internationally acclaimed visual artist based in Los Angeles. Johnson was born in Valdosta, Georgia Johnson attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to LA to further his career as an artist. In 1993, Johnson undertook a five-year apprenticeship with an international mural company where he learned the basics of mural making and began to hone his own unique style. Johnson’s artwork can be seen in various parts of Los Angeles including a 72 x 14-foot mural titled “Penta-Loom Ode to Soldiers” at 51st Street and Central Avenue depicting the cost of war to the human soul. He is also well known for his iconic mural “Elixir: The Rebirth” at Crenshaw Blvd. and Stocker St. and created original illustrations for Maryum Ali’s children’s book “I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali.”
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Instagram: @iampatrickhenryjohnson
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