JAMIE JANX JOHNSTON

After over 5 years working in everything from photo processing, to rentals, camera sales, ending my time with the Ginns running the lab. The fun and educational environment of The Ginn Photographic Company is gonna be missed. Ginn Photographic, a family run enterprise for over 25 years has been purchased by Vistek, a larger box store from Toronto. The lab will remain but not at the same scale as it previously ran, I can only hope they bounce back ( http://www.gpclabworks.com ) . I can remember being a little boy with my dad visiting what was then Bill’s Camera Craft on Rideau Street in Ottawa and the excitement that came with the move to Catherine street with a new name; Ginn Photographic. This made business boom and a larger store was needed (433 Bank st), where I spent my working year with the Ginns. I’m sad to leave, but these are the times of big boxy things. Loved my time with all of you. 

Jamie Janx Johnston as part of Arts Ottawa East Selection 2007. A juried art show of works by members of Arts Ottawa East. You are invited to meet the artists at an opening evening. On Thrusday May 24th from 7h to 9h *** This Exhibit will continue till June 27, 2007 Cumberland Gallery 255 Centrum Boulevard, 2nd Floor Orleans, ON

Art On Ice is this Weekend on Patterson Creek (Rideau Canal Skateway @ first ave.). A total of 32 local artists, including Jamie Janx Johnston, will be showing off the visual arts as part of Winterlude's opening weekend... So strap on your skates and come check out a very unique on Ice exhibit. *Art On Ice* - Saturday Feb. 3rd 10h-4h -Patterson Creek (Rideau Canal skateway @ first Ave.)

Tricia Foster: with full band and the janxology projection show Salle des Caisses populaires de l'Ontario @ La Nouvelle Scène: Ottawa Ontario 5 Jan 2007, 20H Tickets: 613.241.2727

Théâtre Triangle Vital’s production: Train Fantôme  @ Théâtre La Petite Licorne in Montréal continues till October 4th 2006. Many artists including Jamie Janx Johnston participated in a silent auction. These art pieces are inspired by the text of Trains Fantômes by Mansel Robinson. Follow the "Encan Silencieux" link on website to see the artistic works...

Cube gallery in Ottawa will be hosting the labour day weekend long fund raiser for the Medecins sans frontière called Artist Against War. Here’s the piece I submitted titled Map with Toys. This photo was used for the inlay of John Akapta’s LP Kerheb. It always gets attention for it’s imagery.

Paperbag Junkies: Métaphysik  Paperbag Junkies, Ottawa newest clothing shop, will be hosting, Jamie Janx Johnston’s Métaphysik. This collection of Psychedelic landscapes from various scenes in the Ottawa Valley area. Showcasing framed prints and handcrafted magnets. Paperbag Junkies can be found on Dalhousie street in Ottawa’s Byward Market. Métaphysik is on till the first week of June.