Meet Johnny Mo
“I’ve spent my life in search of the absurdist art movement, taking all of my ideas from this chicken.”
John Mollica, aka Johnny Mo
then
Mollica is a self-taught artist, lettering specialist, music promoter, and proud resident of Macon, GA. Originally from Massachusetts, Johnny started his career in Memphis, TN as a screen printer, using T-shirts as a vehicle for his art. Over the years, he has produced art for album covers, posters, and merchandise for dozens of unknown bands and a few that are more recognizable, including the Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, Derek Trucks, and Susan Tedeschi.
now
Today Johnny focuses most of his art efforts on larger paintings and pieces that incorporate found objects, fabric and bottle caps. He is a primary force in the Middle Georgia Absurdist art movement and spends much of his time organizing and promoting events that showcase other artists and musicians in Macon. Check out some of his current projects and exhibits.