FILM: The making of Conscious Oil.
Interviews with Emily Johns and Anne Rouse by Patrick Nicholson.

ARTICLE: ACME: An International E-Journal for Critical Geographies
‘Everywhere you go, can you be sure of Shell?’  An article on art and geography by Emily Johns

ARTICLE: Art and Beauty
A review in Peace News by Emily Johns of William Morris exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

REVIEW: of Geographies of war Trebuchet

INTERVIEW: The World is my Country
Interview with Ian Sinclair in Camden Review
Blog post by London University, Senate House staff

FEEDBACK: The World is my Country
‘It is wonderful to see the spirit of these brave people celebrated in this manner. I’m happy if I had any role in making these people better known—and with these great posters you’ve carried that a step farther.’ – Adam Hochschild, author of To End All Wars: A Story of the Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914 – 1918

‘The book is a real gem – with various stunning facts and memorable quotations to be rediscovered there … I am really so bucked up to see some of the forgotten people immortalized there on [Emily’s] posters … You are doing magical things!‘ – Douglas Newton, author of Darkest Days: The Truth Behind Britain’s Rush to War, 1914 (Verso, 2014).

‘Thank you very much for the posters (and the book). They are absolutely splendid, great historical research, and I plan to put some on a pin-board to take and show whenever I give a talk on WW1.’ – John Gittings, author of The Glorious Art of Peace: From the Iliad to Iraq (Oxford University Press, 2012).

‘I write with some delay to say a big thank you on behalf of both of our groups for the wonderful ‘The world is my country’ evening the other day. There has been nothing but praise, from many quarters; your talk went seamlessly and naturally from being uplifting, disturbing , and entertaining in turn. Above all it was informative and interesting throughout.’

‘I really enjoyed your event at Torriano this evening. Everything: 1,000 falafels, the many words, the few songs and poems, singing to the film, the fresh air break half-way through … It had the mood of a family celebration even if I was not a family member. May I congratulate you all!’

‘[T]hank you for speaking at Senate House Library last week … the combination of Gabriel’s research and Emily’s work made for a fascinating evening. It was both thought-provoking and beautiful! We cannot thank you enough for your time and effort.’

RESPONSE: Conscious Oil
A play by Ron Meldon– entitled Eternal Fire – inspired by my picture The Eternal Fires was  performed at the Grand Theatre, Swansea.
BBC Wales blog post on Six plays commissioned in response to exhibition at Pontedawe Arts Centre

REVIEWS: Conscious Oil
“Everyone loved the Conscious Oil at our conference.
We’re very proud to have supported it! All best till your next amazing production”
Amanda Sebastyn, Funder from Network for Social Change

“Thought provoking, intelligent and frightening facts illustrated beautifully and powerfully. Thank you. Please organise another exhibition of these, they should/deserve to get more exposure”
Anonymous, Conscious Oil visitors’ book, The School Creative Centre, Rye.

REVIEW: Sussex Open
Ms Veness

REVIEW: Voices in the Wilderness prints
“Emily Johns’ powerful linocuts and engravings continue the notable tradition of political illustration as epitomised by the likes of Kathe Kollwitz”
Gareth Evans, Time Out

INTERVIEW: Drawn to Witness
Article on drawing road building. Proarb Magazine

REVIEW: 5 at the Cornerstone
Art in Liverpool

FEEDBACK: Drawing Paradise on the ‘Axis of Evil’ exhibition tour.
“The overall feedback from your work exhibited here was marvellous. A lot of interest was taken in the narrative and context of your work as well as the technique and skill.” Jason Jones, curator, Cornerstone Gallery, Hope University, Liverpool

“We feel very privileged to be able to display these fine prints and to have such a powerful peace message” Anne Gregson, Little Wedlock Gallery, Tenby

“I found it very moving and disturbing”- Jennifer Barraclough, Director of Woodbrooke College, Birmingham

“Your talk and slide show was very, very humanising with regards to the many different people who currently live in Iran, particularly issues relating to women. I had no previous knowledge of the culture or the fascinating history of Iran apart from what I have heard through the various forms of media. The way you presented your information was very warm, humorous and ‘down to earth’ and in such a way which I would consider to be accessible to many people… your dedication towards your endeavour to create peace and understanding amongst people is very inspiring and heartening in a time when there is so much unrest, sadness, pain and loss in the world, both globally and locally for many people.
Kim Dale, exhibition visitor at TOC H hall, Tunbridge Wells