THE LIVING SOUTH
Joseph P-Nut Johnson: Porch ChroniclesArun Drummond: Memory Keepers
The Living South brings together Joseph “P-Nut” Johnson and Arun Drummond for a special exhibition celebrating the depth, humor, creativity, and cultural memory found within Southern folk art. Their works speak in the language of lived experience — a blend of storytelling, resilience, and everyday truth. Through small, intimate pieces, the exhibition offers a window into the moments, traditions, and relationships that shape the South and the artists who call it home.
P-Nut Johnson’s Porch Chronicles captures the familiar rhythms of community life: the conversations, laughter, and small dramas that unfold on front steps and neighborhood corners. His imagery is bright, narrative, and deeply human. Arun Drummond’s Memory Keepers carries forward stories of heritage and connection through his signature small works — pieces rooted in culture, symbolism, and care. His practice honors memory as both a personal and collective inheritance.
Opening Reception — December 5, 20255 PM to 9 PMJoin Joseph “P-Nut” Johnson and Arun Drummond for the official opening of The Living South. Guests are invited to spend the evening with the artists, experience the exhibition, and connect with the stories that define this powerful body of work.Free admission.
Special Event with Ann Caldwell — December 116:30 PM to 8:30 PMA special evening of storytelling and music with Ann Caldwell inside the exhibition.This program brings an additional layer of Southern experience, weaving sound and narrative through the artwork.Purchase Tickets Here.
Closing Reception — December 186 PM to 8 PMA final opportunity to view the exhibition and gather with the artists and community before the show closes.
Featured WorksThe exhibition includes twenty-five new 5×7 inch paintings by P-Nut Johnson alongside a new collection of mini works by Arun Drummond. These pieces offer a rare and intimate look at the artists’ perspectives — small works with immense storytelling power.One gallery. Two artists. Three nights to experience The Living South.
Drummond Studio Gallery12 Line Street, Suite 102Charleston, South Carolina