Björn Johansson

Born: 2000, Salt Lake City, UT
Lives and works: Salt Lake City, UT

I use alternative photo printing processes to explore decay, memory, and time. By altering images with chemical treatments and exposing them to elements, I highlight the transformative beauty of material breakdown. This method examines the impact of time on imagery, akin to how memories fade or change. My projects serve as experiments in how visual information can be preserved or lost, mirroring the way memories fade or distort over time. This exploration encourages viewers to consider the fragility of our own experiences and histories, prompting reflection on the ways we remember, forget, and hold onto the past.

Education

• 2024 BFA, Westminster University, Salt Lake City, UT
• 2019 Mentorship, Element Shopworks, Salt Lake City, UT
• 2018 Bard College of Berlin, Berlin, DE

Exhibitions

• 2024 Senior Art Exhibition, Westminster University, Salt Lake City, UT
• 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition, Westminster University, Salt Lake City, UT. Juror: Colour Maisch