As an artist, Johnny Draco draws inspiration from his personal experiences, his surroundings, and his quest to challenge societal norms. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Draco now calls Denver, Colorado, his home. He began his career in the arts in Atlanta, where he was exposed to various forms of art, including street art, graffiti, and hip-hop culture. His love for these art forms led him to explore other mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
Draco's art is multidisciplinary and reflects his personal interests. He creates pieces that feature bold and contrasting colors, which act as a conductor on the viewers' perspective. His work creates space for reality and sets to explore and interrogate societal norms. Draco's art is not just a visual representation of his beliefs but a call to action to his viewers to engage in critical thinking about their own beliefs and biases.
Through his art, Draco seeks to challenge the status quo and provoke conversations about societal issues. His work is a reflection of his own experiences and a commentary on the world around him. By creating art that engages with reality, Draco hopes to inspire others to do the same and create a more just and equitable society.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2019
YEAR ONE, ReCreative Denver, Denver, CO
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2018
DUE RENT, BAIT, Denver, CO
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2016
HOMAGE, Studio No. 7, Atlanta, GA
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Selected Group Exhibitions
2022
Locals Only Group Show, Mirus Gallery, Denver, CO
2021
Black Vanguard Group Show, ILA Gallery, Denver , CO
Friends and Family Group Show, Mirus Gallery, Denver , CO
2019
Locals Only, Mirus Gallery, Denver, CO
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2018
Anonymous One Square Foot, Redline Gallery, Denver, CO
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2017
Kidrobot's Show Me The Munny Art Show, Rule Gallery, Denver, CO
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2016
Kids Group Art Show, The Fridge DC, Washington, DC
Broken Board Art Show, Tri-Cities Tattoo Company, Atlanta, GA
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2015
Muse Art Show, Black Owl Tattoo, Atlanta, GA
A | No Magazine Launch Event, Studio No. 7, Atlanta, GA
SNAX Magazine The Power Issue Launch Event, Glasshouse, Brooklyn, NY
Mixed Reactions, Trapevelli, Atlanta, GA
Broken Board Art Show, Tri-Cities Tattoo Company, Atlanta, GA
Mixed Reactions II, Trapevelli, Atlanta, GA
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2014
New Kids On The Block, Mint Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Art Party, DooGallery, Atlanta, GA
Broken Boards, WestEnd Tattoo, Atlanta, GA
Scope Raw Artist, Terminal West, Atlanta, GA
The Way Of The Artist, Atlanta Tech Village, Atlanta, GA