Andrew Ellis Johnson

Andrew Ellis Johnson is an Associate Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Art. Born in Cortland, NY, he has a multidisciplinary artistic practice spanning film, sculpture, and socially engaged performance. His work addresses social and political issues, challenging boundaries between aesthetics, politics, and ethics.

Education: BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Notable roles include artist-in-residence at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and co-founder of PED, a collective active globally since 2004. Residencies include institutions in Seoul, Cairo, London, and Jerusalem.

Research interests focus on awakening civic engagement through art, using diverse media including public collaborations and exhibitions. His work has been featured in museums, galleries, and festivals across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Recent projects include solo exhibitions at Binghamton University and group shows at UC Irvine and Northern Illinois University.

Professional activities: Advised MFA alum Lena Chen, exhibited at White Box NYC, and participated in international residency programs. Active in fostering cross-cultural dialogues through art.