About

Rochelle Johnson (b. 1964) is an artist who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Focusing on the color indigo as a personal and historical symbol, she challenges conventional portrayals of race in art, particularly those rooted in Western ideals. Her work forges connections between personal and collective experiences, frequently addressing themes of resilience, beauty, and the continuous journey of self-discovery within the framework of Black identity.

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, and a Master of Fine Arts from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her work has been displayed at the Bell Projects Gallery, Denver; The ArtBase, Basalt, Colorado; Redline Contemporary Art Center, Denver; and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, Colorado.

In addition to creating in her studio, Johnson serves as a teacher, mentor, and curator. She remains dedicated to exploring and sharing diverse narratives through her art.