Leroi C. Johnson

Leroi C. Johnson worked as an attorney in Washington , D.C. distinguishing himself as the chief legislative assistant to the District of Columbia City Council Committee on Employment and Economic Development and later as Director of Minority Business for the city. He amassed an impressive legislative record along with procuring record contracts for minority businesses. During his D.C. days he spent many hours visiting Washington museums and was co-founder of the Museum of the City of Washington. But it was his daily lunches just across the street from his office which he remembers best as an early inspiration to paint.

In the 1980’s Leroi ran one of the world’s largest independent entertainment companies. For many years he traveled extensively around the world. His experiences and travels are clearly reflected in his eclectic style of art. His work is imaginary, introspective, symbolic and story like. He successfully fuses geometric abstraction with both personal experiences and African themes. Lately his style has altered; it has become less geometric and more representational of the human experience.

He is a Canisius College graduate, attended the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Design and is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.