Erin Johnston

Erin Johnston is a multidisciplinary artist and Lecturer at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. Her practice bridges printmaking, painting, and paper sculpture with themes of ecological intersections, consumerism, and mortality.

Educational Background:

• Master of Fine Arts (2022), Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis
• Post-Baccalaureate in Studio Art (2020), Eastern Washington University
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology (2013), The Evergreen State College

Her research explores the interplay between living and manufactured ecosystems, often incorporating biological themes into tangible art forms. Johnston's creative practice integrates scientific illustration with public art, exemplified by her mural at Spokane City Hall and field guide illustrations.

Johnston has contributed to publications in ecological art and scientific illustration, with recent works focusing on wildlife documentation and speculative ecosystems. Her artistic methodology combines traditional printmaking with paper sculpture techniques.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2023 Artist Support Grant, Regional Arts Commission (St. Louis)
• Illustration contributions to peer-reviewed publications and field guides

Johnston currently teaches printmaking at Washington University while maintaining her studio practice. Her academic work intersects with the Foundations department curriculum at Sam Fox School.