Jim Jarmusch – Original Painting on Canvas (and Limited-Edition  Giclée Prints on Archival Paper)

by Nikki Johnson

Dimensions: 24" x 36"
Framed Dimensions: Approx. 25.25" x 37.25"
Medium: Acrylic on Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
Framing: Framed in a black floater frame – ready to hang

This grayscale portrait of Jim Jarmusch is part of the Directors Series by Nikki Johnson—visual artist and wife of guitarist Justin Johnson—a collection honoring visionary filmmakers whose work reshaped not just cinema, but the culture around it.

Painted in stark, expressive tones of black, white, and gray, this piece captures the meditative, outsider cool of Jarmusch’s world. Based on an iconic headshot, the portrait highlights both the filmmaker’s face and his hand—a signature of the series—symbolizing the connection between thought and creation, concept and craft.

“The writer and director of one of my absolute favorite movies of all time—Dead Man. I love the spacious, honest vibe of Jarmusch movies so much, and Neil Young absolutely killed it on the all-instrumental guitar soundtrack for Dead Man. What an absolute vibe.”
— Nikki Johnson

Like his films, this piece embraces minimalism with impact—quiet, strange, and full of soul. Jarmusch’s collaboration with Neil Young, whose raw, echoing guitar score floats like a ghost through Dead Man, makes the connection between cinema and sound impossible to ignore. There’s a slow-burn poetry to it all, a rhythm that feels more like a desert blues riff than a traditional film score.

🎬 About the Directors Series

This ongoing collection by Nikki Johnson currently features portraits of four legendary film directors, each known for their iconic visual language, fearless filmmaking, and deep connection to music. Each portrait is rendered in grayscale, with select pieces incorporating metallic silver leaf to echo signature stylistic elements.

In each work, Nikki uses a carefully chosen headshot that prominently features the director’s hand, spotlighting both the mind and mechanism behind the lens. The result is a series that blurs the lines between visual art, film, and music—bold, uncompromising, and cinematic to the core.

✍🏼 Hand-signed by the artist and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
🖤 One-of-a-kind original, framed in a black floater frame, ready to hang.

🖼️ Also Available as a Limited Edition Giclée Print (16" x 24) 

Each Directors Series portrait is also available as a 16" x 24" giclée print on archival paper. These prints are:

• Printed on high-quality archival paper for superior longevity and vibrancy.

• Limited edition of 100, hand-numbered for authenticity.

• Hand-signed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Perfect for collectors who desire the aesthetic impact of the original artwork, these embellished prints offer a more accessible price point without sacrificing visual presence or texture.

📦 Please note: All 16 x 24 giclée prints are made to order. Please allow 4–6 weeks for creation, embellishment, and shipping.