Sculpture
“Wilson’s powerful sculptures explore the strengths and vulnerabilities of the masculine”
Debra Murphy – University of North Florida
Sometimes we have to be bold, courageous and strong to meet the pressures and demands of modern life and day-to-day living. Being male in today’s society is full of expectations, responsibilities and assumptions. This work explores the full range of emotions and feelings that can offer challenges in life.
This visual narrative addresses issues as simple as being strong and confident in difficult situations to being vulnerable and uneasy in others .
The body of work is based on personal emotions and traits which I have been forced to examine as I grew from teenage years into adulthood. This is a statement of growth and development the same way a tree develops and goes strong over the years. Creating objects must be woven into my DNA because I don’t remember it ever not being a part of my life.
Out of the Wild Series- "In Harmony", Hand built stoneware with engobe, oxide stains, & under-glazing. Reclaimed antique wood base and stoneware bones. In five parts
Out of the Wild series-"Under the Burden", Hand built stoneware with engobe, iron oxide stains & underglazes. Reclaimed antique wood base.
Magic Men series- "Transponder", Hand built stoneware with engobe, iron oxide stains, underglazes and found objects. In three parts. Sandblasted
Magic Men series- "What's Inside", Hand built stoneware with engobe, iron oxide stains, underglazes and found objects. In three parts. Sandblasted
Magic Men series- "Transcendence", 24" h x 20" w x 12"d, Hand Built Stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes. Yellow pine, acrylic paint and found objects
Having a Voice series- "The State of Condition", Hand built stoneware with oxide stain.
Having a Voice series- "Having a Voice no.2", Hand built stoneware with oxide stain.
Having a Voice series- "On my Brain", Hand built stoneware with iron oxide and under-glazing
Having a Voice series- "Thoughts of my Father", Hand built stoneware with oxide stains and under-glazing.
Having a Voice series- "Having a Voice no.3", Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Lingering Thoughts", 19" h x 14" w x 8" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Weathering the Storm", 20" h x 16" w x 8" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Negotiation", 20" h x 16" w x 8" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Aftermath", 18" h x 12" w x 8" d Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Anticipation", 19" h x 14" w x 8" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Understanding", 21" h x 15" w x 9" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.
Warrior Series- "Questioning", 19.5" h x 13" w x 10" d, Hand Built stoneware with applied engobe, under glazes, oxides and over glazes.