Paul "Fifty" Johnson is a Detroit-based interdisciplinary artist known for his vibrant use of color and mediums that evoke emotion. Combining elements of street art and contemporary art with fashion and streetwear his artistic journey began with a deep exploration of color, fueled by his questioning of the lack of representation of blacks and people of color in popular media.

Paring his narrative of black commonly referred to as a shade and not a color, he began use black to depicting his glorified figures dubbed “Sambo Princesses”. His distinctive style involves depicting the female form in a cartoonish and exaggerated way, drawing heavy influence from early "Betty Boop" illustrations and Japanese animation (anime) he celebrates the beauty and individuality of the female form.

Fifty's art has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, captivating audiences with his originality, creativity, and technical skill working with clients such as Nike, Converse, Quicken Loans, and Haworth.

Gaining a worldly influence from traveling to the countries Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Greece, Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, France and Spain.

Working with peers in the community and the artists in it through the form of collaboration. Practicing in the mediums of Aerosol Art, Mural Installation, Abstraction, Painting, Photography, Embroidery and writing.

He continues his practice in the search of new and current ways to express his ideas.