JAMIE JANX JOHNSTON

The Coulonge river, a beauty and legend of it’s own.  See Wiki article to understand the importance of this river to the Pontiac area.  Lucky for me this has been a yearly destination for OMG, 15 years! Like they say; time flies when your having fun. Can’t even count the number of times I’ve floated down this river in nothing but a life jacket. This year I was not able to do so as the river was the lowest I’ve ever seen it. Still got wet, both by the rain and the comforting water of the Coulonge. Enjoy the video of my week spent on the farm and I’ve also added some of the stills.

CanvasPop Round 2: This time the request came from my Mama & Papa. Even with all the support over the years, they are so proud of me they wanted to show off a bit with a big print for the Living room. This print is part of the collection: Paris 2010. Now updated in the portfolios on the site. Merci Mama et Papa. Je vous aime.

After a whole life lived in the Ottawa/Outaouais valley, Janx is now a Montréalais. I’ve been going back and forth between Hull and Montréal for years. So once things feel at the National Gallery and a change was needed, it’s only fitting that I end up in this city. Took my time to get settle in. Now I’ve got the Studio set up, worked hard on updating all my information, photos and link on the website. So today I get away from the apartment and my hermit lifestyle to get out in the streets and test out the camera with my new city called home. Helps having talented friends (Ève & Emily) performing @ Just pour Rire.

Three years later, Jamie’s leaving the education department of the National Gallery of Canada. Changes have come to the department, and I must move on. Today was my last day. I’m sad it happened this way. I had three great years here. Giving guided tours, in community workshops, studio workshops and kiosks for ALL age groups. This environment has pushed me to get back to many art forms I had forgotten; Silk Screening, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpting and pretty much anything else you can think of in the visual art world. Worked with some amazing people, experienced some world class art first hand, but now it’s time. Much love to all of you, I learned so much in such a little time. images courtesy of Staff, Rebecca Miller & MIV Photography for the National Gallery of Canada

What a weekend... With the weather unsure, not much sleep, lots of running around and hard work...  I made it! Thanks to all that sent luck from around the world. Happy to hang out with all who stopped by. Now I present to you, the Paris 2010 video: The Installation, the Images, Handcrafted Merchandise & Photo Booth Images.

Hope to see everybody next week. I’ve been working hard getting everything done. Here’s a little teaser video made during the creation of the hand crafted merchandise and the photographic prints. See ya next week. 

After the amazing experience of Paris... Comes Paris 2010. A unique outdoor photography installation. All prints are worked on canvas with a different kind of framing concept. Handcrafted merchandise available include; Photo Magnets, Photographic Prints and Clothing of Janx stencils. Come alone come with a friend... just come.