SURF SEATTLE
Mark Wilson moves to Seattle before the global pandemic. Paired with his brother they are surrounded by beauty isolated in the northern region of Washington. The Artist arrives with a goal to make a name for himself. A early start to his art career (2019) the self taught artist is determined to make living painting.
The collections of paintings that were created the Summer 2020 in Silverdale, Washington. Include 14 paintings, 5 total have been exhibited in the Fall 2020. 2 paintings received paid publications. Three of the paintings are collaborations with Mark Wilson that include artist Dana Devereaux (Seattle) (1) and Paolo Zarte (Arizona) (2). All were created at Mark's apartment.
7 paintings that represent the political climate of Seattle and the world from the view point of the artist. The artist attended the protest in Seattle and got a taste of CHOP.
The next 7 paintings are centered in the energy that was reflected through Mark's spirit, attention to Christ, the wilderness, and connectivity of friendship.
The collections of paintings that were created the Summer 2020 in Silverdale, Washington. Include 14 paintings, 5 total have been exhibited in the Fall 2020. 2 paintings received paid publications. Three of the paintings are collaborations with Mark Wilson that include artist Dana Devereaux (Seattle) (1) and Paolo Zarte (Arizona) (2). All were created at Mark's apartment.
7 paintings that represent the political climate of Seattle and the world from the view point of the artist. The artist attended the protest in Seattle and got a taste of CHOP.
The next 7 paintings are centered in the energy that was reflected through Mark's spirit, attention to Christ, the wilderness, and connectivity of friendship.
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The American Tour
36" x 48" Canvas ( Oil, Acrylic, Pastel) *Paid publication The American Tour is something reflected in what Black Americans endure. We are picked apart through time but humbly sit in non-rebellion. You know eye for an eye. But to be saved by God through Christ you must first give up yourself. So the Black American in this painting decides to eject him self from his body and drown himself in Christ. |
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American Pastor
36" x 48" Canvas ( Oil, Acrylic, Pastel) *Exhibited American Pastor. How do you view Christianity? Especially during hard times. Who do you listen to and guided by? This painting is meant to make the pastor look very repulsive with the flesh being revealed on the face. At the top of the hair the blue plays a role as hair, umbrella of protection, and finally a tongue. The hair of the pastor is Jesus who sits at the top of the head with his arms crossed. |
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All American
36" x 48" Canvas (Oil, Acrylic, Pastel) All American is a reflection on my time spent in the industrial system of college football. The paintings a cycle wheel that includes the athlete reaching the end zone only to be exploited, hyper sexualized, doped up on medication, and a life of a brain on CTE. The University of choosing was Mark's alma mater The University of Cincinnati. |
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Free Food
18" x 24" Canvas (Acrylic, Pastel, Construction Paper) *Featured in gallery auction The first rule to a new society is Free Food. The artist believes that all people should have access to free food and clean water. |
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Seattle PD
16" x 20" Canvas (Acrylic, Construction Paper, Pastel) The Seattle PD was putting on a show during the killing of George Floyd. They were trashy like the image some people make if you mention eating Mcdonalds. |
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Ice Sex Toy
48" x 60" Wood (Oil, Pastel) ICE played a role in children trafficked. |
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Why The Lon Face
60" x 72" Canvas (Oil, Spray paint, Pastel, Acrylic) Collaboration with Paolo Zarte |
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The Hound
24" x 24" Wood (Oil, Construction Paper) A reflection of the wilderness and the energy that was felt living in the Pacific NorthWest. The Hound represents the purity seen in the wild and the animals that called it home. |
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The Whale
24" x 24" Wood (Oil, Construction Paper) *Exhibited A reflection of the wilderness and energy that was felt living in the Pacific NorthWest. The Whale is a creature that was a focal point of study when visiting the Pacific Ocean. Power of its massiveness could be felt in the water and air. * |
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My Prayer Life Is Thick
30" x 40" Canvas (Spay Paint, Pastel, Acrylic) *Exhibited *Paid Publication The height of my prayer life. Energy in this painting is one of the purest transfers to date. |
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Praise Dancing Saint
36" x 48" Wood (Construction Paper, Pastel, Spray Paint) A concept of dancing our sins away through praise. Gospel music fueled this painting. |
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Black Unicorn
48" x 60" Wood (Construction Paper, Pastel, Oil) I find relation to the unicorn being who I am. I feel rare and mystical through the events that occur in my life. The Black Unicorn is a perfect spirit animal for me. |
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The Spot
48" x 60" Wood (Pastel, Acrylic, Oil) *Exhibited Collaboration with Dana Devereaux |
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Smile For Me
60" x 72" Canvas (Acrylic, Oil, Pastel) *Exhibited Collaboration with Paolo Zarte |