Greg Johnston, Pete's son, has apprenticed under his father for the
past 5 years
in the foundry. He also has pieces on display and available
for procurement in the Gallery.
Bronze Permit
on coral with 2 silver bronze shrimp
& 1
silver bronze crab on Mahogany.
left- Tailing Bonefish,
on coral in bronze with
2 silver bronze shrimp
on double marble & mahogany base.
Greg, the elder of Pete's two sons, added bonefish to his father's collection of sea life belt buckles, as he is an avid bone fisherman.
Kissing Grunts, a bas relief
of this species romantic behavior
cast on a bronze plaque
& mounted on mahogany.
Greg Johnston
an avid naturalist, ocean diver and sports
fisherman. His hands-on experience with the aquatic world
informs his work. Greg’s frequent diving and fishing expeditions have enabled
him to observe and document the diverse and exotic sea life of the Bahamas.
Artist Statement:
The bonefish & permit, elusive and majestic creatures, are sought
after by the most skilled sports fishermen.
Tracking these creatures in the tropical mangrove flats of Abaco Island
has been a life long pursuit. Known
for their strength and challenging capture, these fish are an important part of
the natural economy of the Bahamas. Catching
and releasing these fish allows the population to maintain itself so that we may
continue to enjoy these remarkable creatures.
