Jasper Johns

Definition

(Noun; Artist) Jasper Johns is an artist who creates art that looks like it was made by a toddler with crayons and glue sticks.

Jasper Johns: In a surreal scene inspired by Jasper John's artwork there were three people standing around an unfinished painting - each holding their own brush and arguing about what color to use next!

Usage

Jasper Johns' paintings are so abstract you can't tell if they're finished or not!

Insight

What did the painter say when he ran out of paint? "Jasper Johns!"

Origin

The phrase 'Jasper Johns' originated from a misheard conversation between two painters in which one said 'just pour some', but the other heard 'Jasper Johns'.

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