Seal of the Catawba Indian Nation with a red and yellow border, featuring a map of South Carolina with a figure sitting on a large drum or vessel in the center.

Catawba Nation Artist

Justin Johnson

Multiple carved wooden bowls on a yellow patterned tablecloth.

Justin Johnson is a Catawba Nation artist dedicated to preserving indigenous art forms. Featured at the HEARTS Catawba Nation ‘25 event at the historic Cedar Grove site, Justin displays handcrafted traditional Catawba pottery alongside a diverse collection of custom crafts made from natural found objects. Through his work, he honors ancestral heritage while sharing the rich beauty of Catawba art and culture with the broader community.

A decorative object resembling a small dreamcatcher with a yellowish-brown speckled shell and a black web pattern inside, mounted on a wooden stand.
A small, round, beige ceramic cup with a black dot pattern, placed on a dark wooden surface.

Photos by HEARTS Collaborative