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Roy Johnston - 'Enclosure' - Original Acrylic Painting
Roy Johnston (b. 1936)
“Enclosure,” 1999
Acrylic on Paper | Visible: 24.5 x 18 in. | Overall: 32 x 24 in.
Roy Johnston’s “Enclosure” (1999) is a compelling exploration of form and space, where structured geometry meets painterly intuition. Interlocking planes of deep umber, violet, and green create a rhythmic tension — a visual architecture that both confines and liberates. Layers of acrylic give depth and texture, while Johnston’s measured brushwork reveals an instinctive balance between order and expression. Signed and dated lower right, this piece represents a mature statement from a distinguished voice in contemporary abstraction.
About the Artist
Roy Johnston (b. 1936) is an Irish-born abstract painter and educator renowned for his interplay of geometry, color, and spatial tension. Trained at the Belfast College of Art and the University of South Wales and Monmouthshire, he later served as Head of Painting at Ulster Polytechnic and taught in the United States at Skidmore College and Eastern Michigan University. His work is represented in major collections, including the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) and the Arts Councils of Ireland and Great Britain, and has appeared in international auctions at Sotheby’s and Bonhams.
Provenance: From the Sherry Gara Collection, Las Cruces, New Mexico; acquired directly from the artist.
Condition: In very good condition overall. Colors remain rich and vibrant, with no visible discoloration or losses. Minimal wear consistent with age; frame and mat clean and well presented.
