Making marks
John Wood followed his passion for art through high school and undergraduate studies in Utah, and went on to earn his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He has since lived and worked in New York City, Utah, Florida, Michigan, and California.
In addition to producing his own art, he has inspired many through independent mural projects with children of all ages in Utah, New York and California. He taught at Cranbrook Academy Museum, through the NEA Artist-in-Education Program, and as head of the fine arts department at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City.
The San Francisco Bay Area has been John's home for the past 25+ years and making art continues to be, even more than ever, the central focus of his life and he regularly exhibits his work throughout Northern California and the Mountain West.
In California, John’s work has been showcased at SFMOMA Artists Gallery, the Hallway Bathroom Gallery, Big Pagoda Company, Oakopolis Creativity Center, Cecile Moochnek Gallery, K. Imperial Fine Art, and Hyde Street Gallery.
Read a review by the late Kenneth Baker, renowned art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle.
