Artist

Ynez Johnston

Portrait of Ynez Johnston

American, 1920–2019

Ynez Johnston was an American artist. 4 works are cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Ynez Johnston was born in Berkeley.

Ynez Johnston was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by Byzantine art, as well as Tibetan, Indian, Mexican, and Nepalese art from her extensive travels. Johnston was based in the San Francisco Bay Area in early life, and moved to Los Angeles in 1949.

Collections represented

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