From January 11 through March 5, 2021, the exhibition Works by William E. Johnson will be on view at Mary Baldwin’s Hunt Gallery.
A native of Albemarle County, Johnson started his creative journey at the early age of nine when he discovered that he had a special ability. Growing up in the country, Johnson would collect bugs, shells, rocks, and dried plants, and draw from observation. He taught himself how to use shading to make his drawings have a sense of volume and life.