Charmaine Johnson

I’m a visual artist with a deep love for black-and-white tones and the quiet power of architectural form. My work often lives in that space where structure meets emotion — where shadows tell stories and lines hold memories. While photography is my primary medium, I resist being boxed into a single niche. Art, for me, is a feeling first. I follow instinct, not algorithms. If something moves me — a moment, a face, a crumbling wall — I capture it. Then I write about it, letting the words breathe life into the image.

Beyond creating, I care deeply about connection. I’m passionate about building bridges between artists and the communities we live in. I believe in access, visibility, and giving creatives the tools to thrive. That belief led me to found The Cut GSO, a creative hub in Greensboro that hosts events to celebrate local artistry, spark collaboration, and keep the cultural pulse alive.

When I’m not juggling camera gear or community projects, I’m balancing life as a student and a mother — two roles that ground me and constantly reshape how I see the world