Eirik Johnson’s monograph Sawdust Mountain offers a crisp, breathtaking look at the American West while at the same time commenting on its grim evolution. What was once a bounty of resources and natural beauty has now become over-developed and strained due to the demands of industry. The Pacific Northwest as it once was is now fading, and Johnson strives to capture both the spirit of its original lure and its shifting identity.

Both East and West-coasters have a chance to meet Eirik Johnson, who will be signing copies of his book at Crumpler Store in San Francisco, and later at Rena Bransten for the opening of his exhibition today. Aperture Gallery will host a talk and book signing with Johnson on Tuesday, May 26 in New York City.

Eirik Johnson: Book Signing
Thursday, May 21, 2009 4:00–6:00 pm

Crumpler Store
Level 3, Westfield Center
845 Market Street
San Francisco, California
(415) 896-2245

Sawdust Mountain, Eirik Johnson
Exhibition and Opening Reception

Opening reception:
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 6:30 pm

Exhibition on view:
Thursday, May 21, 2009 –Saturday, June 27, 2009

FREE

Rena Bransten
77 Geary Street
San Francisco, California
(415) 982-3292

Eirik Johnson: Artist’s Talk and Book Signing
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:30 pm

FREE

Aperture Gallery
547 West 27th Street
New York, New York
(212) 505-5555

Tags: Aperture Gallery, Eirik Johnson, Sawdust Mountain

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