About Johnny

Johnny Cook is an artist whose creative path has been shaped by the unique landscapes and cultures of the cities he’s called home: San Diego, Denver, Seattle, and Phoenix. These diverse environments have influenced his work, infusing it with a deep sense of place, movement, and connection to nature. Johnny’s artistic practice is multifaceted, with a strong focus on sustainable serigraphy, photography, and music.

His current project centers on sustainable serigraphs of his abstract wave photographs. Johnny’s photographs capture the raw, dynamic energy of ocean waves, abstracted through color, texture, and form. These wave-inspired images are then translated, in collaboration with Hamster Labs , into hand-pulled screenprints, blending the natural world with the tactile process of printmaking. Sustainability is a core principle in Johnny’s work: he uses non-toxic inks and Hemp recycled cotton papers to create prints that reflect his commitment to environmental responsibility while delivering visually striking artwork.

In addition to his visual art, Johnny is also exploring the evolving relationship between music and the digital age. As attention spans shorten in an increasingly fast-paced world, Johnny is on a quest to align his music with this shift. He’s experimenting with shorter, more impactful compositions, aiming to create pieces that resonate with today’s audience while staying true to his artistic roots. This fusion of art and sound reflects his broader interest in creating work that is both innovative and deeply connected to the rhythms of the natural world.

Johnny’s work can be found in boutique collectives and private collections, with his evolving practice continuing to gain recognition in the realms of both visual art and music. As he moves forward, Johnny is committed to pushing the boundaries of his mediums, exploring the intersection of sustainability, creativity, and the human experience in ways that are both meaningful and forward-thinking.

Currently based in San Diego, Johnny’s ongoing projects reflect his journey across the places he’s lived, his evolving artistic voice, and his dedication to creating work that speaks to both the present moment and the future.