Johannah Herr

My work uses colorfully patterned objects and maximalist installations to critique state-sanctioned violence in the US. Whether tufted rugs, wallpaper, flocked architectural models, collage or publications, my interdisciplinary practice employs commercial design language to subvert politically charged content. The work is deeply research-based—often incorporating appropriated archival materials—to explore forgotten or intentionally obfuscated histories of institutional …