Gallery 37-A is pleased to present Leon Johnson OVERLAND OFFSHORE DOWNRIVER, May 6 - May 30 - Opening Reception First Friday May 7th 6-10pm. Performance/Screening: Friday May 14, 6-8pm "Cape Town to Cairo: The Empire Postcards" and "Faust/Faustus in Deptford".

Leon Johnson is an artist who works in a wide variety of mediums, formats and delivery mechanisms. "Overland Offshore Downriver" will present drawings, paintings and sculptures from the artist alongside an artist-curated selection of works that figure prominently in Johnson's life/work resulting in a wunderkammer of Johnson's multi-faceted approach to creative production. In addition, a one night only performance of Johnson's "Cape Town to Cairo: The Empire Postcards" will be delivered with a screening of the artists' film: "Faust/Faustus in Deptford" 15min. video on May 14th. This is an opportunity to engage with one of Maine's most forward-thinking artists at Gallery 37-A, Wharf Street, Portland, Maine.