JEAN-PIERRE JOHN GOETZ b. Basel Switzerland
US AMERICAN CANADIAN
THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART Toronto Canada 1976-1980
SHERIDAN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN/TRAFALGAR RESIDENCE Oakville- Ontario Canada 1975
2024
TORRENCE ART MUSEUM RISKY BUSINESS- Group Exhibit – curated by Max Presneill Torrance CA.
PAUL KUHN GALLERY RIGHTS OF SPRING – solo exhibition – Calgary Alberta Canada
TRYST/NOMAD II Del Amo Crossing group exhibition show-Torrance CA.
2023
TWFINEART STREAMS OF CONSCIOUS new paintings with Saxon Quinn and Micheal Black- Brisbane Australia
NOMAD 1 -Del Amo Crossing group show Torrance CA.
ROGUE GALLERY – DETROIT GROUP GALLERY SHOW .
Ferndale Michigan
2022
QDOS FINE ART GALLERY -VERSED & AGGREAT -curated by Veronica O’Hair Lorne Melbourne Australia
2021
THE STUDIO CLOSURES
2020
DURDEN&RAY THE VISTA Abstract Painting Group show. Paintings and Sculpture
Downtown Los Angeles CA.
2019
Paul Kuhn Gallery SUMMER EXHIBITION . 2019 Group Exhibition-Calgary Alberta Canada
Lee Contemporary GREAT NORTH -Group Exhibition- Toronto Ontario Canada
2018
Arena One Gallery Santa Monica Airport ACROSS TWO SEAS. Curated by Luigia Martelloni – Group Exhibition.
Santa Monica CA.
2017
Hanger Gallery North SANTA MONICA AIRPORT . ART HERE / Los Angeles Contemporary Fair ( ALAC )
Santa Monica CA.
2016
Studio 18 LA PLURAL VIEWS from West Hollywood. Group Exhibition Los Angeles CA
Hanger Gallery North SANTA MONICA AIRPORT Happenstance and Meadows / Group Exhibition
Santa Monica CA
2015
UMB Americas ABSTRACT AT UMB Painters Group Exhibition Curated by Janet Bothne
Santa Monica CA
2014
Yard and Weft HANDS and EYES South Wooster St – Group Exhibition
Los Angeles
WINSOR GALLERY . COASTAL TIDES GALLERY ARTISTS – group exhibit.
Vancouver BRITISH COLUMBIA Canada
2013
Frank Gehry Edgemar Complex on MAIN – Annex Group Exhibition.
Santa Monica CA
Santa Monica Art Studios Annual Art Openings & Selected Exhibit Spaces-
Santa Monica CA
Art O Rama NEW ABSTRACTS Group Exhibition
Huntington Beach CA
2012
Hanger Gallery THE NORTH WALL Paintings Sculptures .
Santa Monica CA
2010
Art O Rama IN HOUSE Abstract Represented Group Exhibition / Huntington Beach CA
5th and Sunset GALLERY SPACE . NEW Paintings from JOHN GOETZ in the Client Lounge and Commercial Studios
Los Angeles
2009
North Hanger Gallery. ABSTRACT NOW Annual in house group artists / Group Exhibition.
Santa Monica CA
ARTAMOGALLERY . BUEATY &MYTH -new paints /solo exhibit John Goetz
Santa Barbara CA
2008
ARTAMO GALLERY ABSTRACT IN SANTA BARBARA – GALLRY ARISTS . Contemporary Group Exhibition-
Santa Barbara CA
2007
Quixote Studios THE VIEWERS LOUNGE – Exhibitions of NEW PAINTINGS by John Goetz
Los Angeles CA
ART O’RAMA SMALL GRACES Painting and Prints – curated Patrica Stayrook
Los Angeles CA
2006
Artamo Gallery ELEMENT&MYTH New Painting Solo Exhibition
Santa Barbara CA
SKG ART on ABBOTT Gallery Group Exhibition Abbott Kinney
Los Angeles CA
2005
Winsor Gallery . INTER CURRENT a exhibit of contemporary paintings from JOHN GOETZ
Vancouver Canada
Don O Melveny Gallery . VESSELS – New Paintings by John Goetz Solo Exhibition
Los Angeles CA.
Schmidler/Goetz Gallery HELNWIEN with Gottfried Helnwien in house exhibition.
Los Angeles CA
2004
Don O Melveny DISCLOSURES – New Painting by JOHN GOETZ Solo Exhibition
Los Angeles CA
2003
WARD-NASSE . NEW PAINTING IN SOHO Contemporary Painter’s Gallery Group Exhibition with Robert Goodnough
New York NY
DON O’MELVENY METROPOLIS Solo Exhibition with John Goetz
Hollywood Los Angeles CA
2002
5th&SUNSET STUDIO CITY ART A Group Exhibition curated by Boe Hess
New York NY
CROSBY SPACE on CROSBY STREET A Group Exhibition with Angelika Schubert /John Grande / Matt Rubel
New York NY
2001
DON O’MELVENY AVAILABLE LIGHT Solo Exhibition
Los Angeles CA
STARK-KIBICHI Gallery Group Show . HERE NOW Abbott Kinney
Venice CA
2000
5th&SUNSET. CONTEMPLATING CONTEMPOARY A Solo Exhibition
Los Angeles CA
John Goetz, “Aphrodite,” 2003, encaustic/oil/acrylic on canvas, 72”x 60”.
JOHN GOETZ May 31 – July 1/June 7 – July 9, 2003 at Don O’Melveny Gallery, West Hollywood
by Tumalo Home Gallery
John Goetz: Dynamic Explorations in Abstract Figuration
John Goetz’s canvases pulsate with kinetic energy—figures bend, walk, run, kick, spin, strut, whirl, and dance across richly textured surfaces. His distinctive abstract figures emerge through vibrant streaks of color and expressive gestural lines, often appearing in pairs or trios against sumptuous chromatic backgrounds created through a complex layering of oil, acrylic, and encaustic.
In some works, like “Europa,” Goetz offers more defined representations—perhaps two women in bathing attire strolling seaside or leaving exercise. These more literal interpretations naturally direct viewers toward narrative questions about the subjects rather than their emotional essence.
However, Goetz achieves greater emotional resonance when his figures remain suggestive rather than explicit. “Red DeVille” exemplifies this approach, presenting three predominantly black forms against a red background. Each figure consists of minimal elements—a color smear suggesting a torso, simple marks implying limb movement—yet each radiates vitality, encircled by pale yellow halos that energize the composition. The powerful black forms surge through the passionate red space, creating a primal emotional landscape tempered by the background’s yellow undertones that introduce a subtle joyfulness to the exuberant scene.
While Goetz typically employs warm palettes, “Iceland” presents a fascinating exception with its cool blue background. Here, the predominantly white and pale pink figures—whose orientation remains deliberately ambiguous—seem to recede from the viewer and each other. Despite their synchronized movement, the composition evokes a profound sense of isolation and spatial mystery.
“Metropolitan,” the darkest piece in the collection, features figures appearing to retreat into an ominous black background. Unlike most of Goetz’s works where figures maintain separation, these three overlap in close proximity, suggesting an instinctual understanding of collective security—as if each intuitively seeks reassurance through connection with others.
Whether isolated or congregated, Goetz’s elemental figures, stripped of external adornment, consistently provoke emotional responses. His masterful technique captures both unbridled energy and nuanced emotional complexity, ultimately presenting a profound visual exploration of the human psyche.
