Who is David Wilson?
We asked in an email interview, he responded, "I’m the vanguard for the process of Digital Collage. I liken myself to Romare Bearden who took the medium of collage and transformed it into an entirely new didactic – especially, in the genre of African American art.
Jugo Azul Vs. Entertainment took a second to reach into the depth of this Neo-Digital Artist and get some insight on who this talented creator of African-American masterpiece is.
Bio: Born and raised in West Virginia, NC artist, David Wilson has had a strong interest in the arts since early childhood. Throughout his early training, Wilson maintained sufficient artistic focus to investigate African American artist of the past. He spent many hours after school delving into the county library’s stacks on the Harlem Renaissance and Mexican Muralists. There he found artists such as Charles White, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Diego Rivera and Jacob Lawrence-these masters would open Wilson’s eyes to a whole new level of black creativity.
This newfound passion carried him to Hampton University where he was afforded the valuable opportunity to study under prolific artist/muralist, John Biggers. Under Biggers, Wilson discovered a deeper connection with his rich black art heritage and began developing a new way of expressing his experiences as a black artist. His work took on bolder, brighter colors and greater emphasis on the human form was evident. His use of line became more fluid as he pulled on his own personal experiences with family, music and culture to create magnificent expressions of the soul experience.
Since obtaining his degree from Hampton, Wilson has exhibited at notable galleries and venues in Atlanta, New York and Washington, DC. He was contracted by ESSENCE magazine to reproduce limited edition reproductions of his original works and invited by the US ARMY to serve as Artist in Residence in Germany during a Black History Month observance. In addition to his fine art and educational achievements, Wilson has gained attention as a public artist, creating several murals throughout the state. His crowning achievements ia “Diverget Threads,Lucent Memories,” a 500square foot glass mural for the Harvey B.Gantt for African American Arts+Culture in Charlotte.
Wilson’s works rest in the notable private and celebrity collections of Actors, Ossie Davis and Hill Harper, Actresses Ruby Dee, Phylicia Rashaad and Debbie Allen, as well as sports icons, Baron Davis(Los Angeles Clippers) and ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott.
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So we had to ask Mr. Wilson some important questions for his new and old fans so to keep them up to date on his endeavors and projects:
What is your latest project?
"Currently, I’m working on a public project for the City of Kinston, NC. An over 500 square foot metal and glass sculpture commemorating the blues tradition of the region and African American heritage".
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
"Wherever God decides I need to be".
Why should people engage in your material, and keep an eye on your works?
"Because you’ll definitely learn something new. I think you’ll be inspired after that learning and hopefully want to take that work home with you to enjoy and share the inspiration with others."
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