You've Got Alexa Johnston

Ten questions with a visual artist and printmaker from Vancouver Island.

Welcome to the interview series on YGL that explores connection, creativity, and personal taste. A glimpse into the lives of people I admire through intentional thought and conversation. Today’s guest is one of my favourite artists. If I could, I would happily live in one of her paintings. You’ve got Alexa Johnston!

and soothing colour palettes when the algorithm led me to her Instagram profile many years ago. Finding out we lived on the same island, I figured our paths were bound to cross at some point. They eventually did at a photography workshop in 2022. She has a soft and kind energy, similar to her paintings. It was such a treat to meet the woman behind the beautiful brushstrokes and discover she was just as much a gem as I imagined.

When coming up with this interview series, I thought of Alexa right away. She has great style and a wicked eye for colour that I am excited to share with you today. The theme driving my posts this month orbit around art, so it all came together quite perfectly. Alexa describes her art as “making memories tangible” by capturing “hazy recollections of the passing time.” Her art is slow and intentional, each piece causes you to pause and reflect. She creates new series of work as the seasons change—I’m always inspired to see what she’ll do next.

All photos © Alexa Johnston
Alright, let’s dive in…