Lynnette Johnson

Lynnette "Paris" Johnson is the Founder and Lead Designer of Forever by Paris, an experiential design studio based in Covington, Georgia, that turns ordinary spaces into memorable environments through art, floral design, and immersive installations. A self-taught artist with a high school education, she entered the field in 2020 and specializes in sustainable art, including wood flower painting and arrangements. Her creations are available for purchase through foreverbyparis.com, and she is an active member of the Durham Art Guild and Creative City.

Johnson's background spans stage design, event production, and custom installations, with projects ranging from theatrical and fashion productions to retail displays, interior styling, and large-scale floral installations. She first earned recognition for sculptural works crafted from reclaimed and unconventional materials, such as chandeliers, floral sculptures, and mixed-media pieces, and that foundation still shapes her approach today. For four consecutive years she served as Executive Producer of the Urban Fashion Awards, an experience that deepened her understanding of how visual design influences the way people feel in a space. Every project begins with one guiding question: how should people feel when they experience this space?

Beyond her studio, Johnson is dedicated to giving back. She is organizing the Reflection Gala, a fundraiser benefiting NAMI, and has spent two years supporting Family First, an organization that aids homeless shelters in North Carolina. Her perseverance through an abusive relationship and homelessness reflects the consistency she credits for her success, and she is devoted to her family, particularly her three grandchildren, while championing fellow artists and women in pursuit of their dreams. In addition to her creative work, she works in security.