Jasper Johns

Name: Jasper Johns
Birth Year: 1930
City of Birth: Augusta, Georgia
Notable Characteristics: Use of everyday objects as subjects and incorporation of text and mixed media
Notable Artwork: Flag, TARGETS

Jasper Johns grew up during World War II, where he served briefly before moving to New York City to pursue an artistic career. His work emerged during the height of Abstract Expressionism and transformed ordinary objects into works of art.

The inclusion of text within many pieces also reflected influences from artists who used language in their work to critique society.

Jasper Johns Artwork