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Johnny Thornton: Bridge

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Johnny Thornton, Bridge, 2024, 9 x 12 inches, oil on board

Value: $600

Starting Bid: $150

Oil painting I did based on a photograph I took in Brooklyn

Johnny Thornton is an artist that lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He wrote this about himself in the 3rd person. Born in Connecticut, Thornton spent his childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa before moving to Tucson, Arizona. After teaching himself to paint he went on to study Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. Thornton relocated to New York City where he received his Master of Fine Arts from Parsons the New School for Design in 2012. Thornton has had work exhibited widely, and he has had several recent solo shows in New York City. His work is part of several collections. Currently, Thornton works out of his Gowanus studio and is the Owner/Head Curator of Established Gallery in Brooklyn. Thornton is also the Executive Director of Arts Gowanus, a non-profit organization working to support, promote, and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in Brooklyn.