Seward Johnson: Beyond the Frame

Beyond the Frame was inspired by Seward Johnson’s love of nature and his admiration for the French Impressionists and Post Impressionists. He took some of his favorite paintings, then transformed them into immersive three-dimensional experiences situated in the natural landscape. Johnson wanted his viewers to experience the power of art within nature, inviting the viewer to step inside of the painting, hence Beyond the Frame.

Location: Outdoor Gardens

Image Credits:

Seward Johnson (American, 1930 – 2020), Eye of the Beholder, cast bronze, 70 x 190 x 126 inches, ©1997 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Matt Yao.

Seward Johnson (American, 1930 – 2020), If It Were Time, cast aluminum, 72 x 456 x 420 inches, ©1999 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Matt Yao.

Seward Johnson (American, 1930 – 2020), La Promenade, cast bronze, 78 x 52 x 33 inches, ©1995 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Ken Ek.

Seward Johnson (American, 1930 – 2020), On Poppied Hill, cast bronze, 96 x 84 x 60 inches, ©1999 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Matt Yao.

Seward Johnson (American, 1930 – 2020), The Hunting Party, cast aluminum, 70 x 168 x 492 inches, ©2003 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Photo by Matt Yao.