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[Painting of Bishop Joseph A. Johnson]

Color portrait of Bishop Johnson by Dayo Johnson and community members

Dayo Johnson. [Painting of Bishop Joseph A. Johnson]
Oil painting. Tile frame by community members. 2014
Bishop Johnson Black Cultural Center

Employing both elements of mosaic and collage, this painting conjures a sense of majesty. Johnson’s ministerial raiment is transformed into a robe of many colors, highlighting his status as one who dreamt in color.