| Michael H Wilson |
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Born in Dalston, London, England.
I am a self-taught developing artist and have been interested in art, music, history, science and technology since my school days. My earliest paintings were murals, and seascapes in water colour. Career wise, I progressed from production engineering through business administration, to becoming an I.T. consultant.
But I longed for much creativity in my working life, so I took up both photography and digital art. In recent years I have returned to physical painting, using the acrylic and encaustic wax mediums.
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| About the Artist |
My travels and many interests in life often lead to artistic inspiration and new artistic endeavours, which in turn enable me to relax.
I regard myself as a cheerful painter and not only enjoy creativity for myself, but hope other people feel good by my paintings too.
Since I took up painting again, my enthusiasm has grown and grown, and now every opportunity is used to work on something new.
I currently paint with acrylic paints, acrylic inks and encaustic wax mediums, and it is my intention to add sculpture to my portfolio in the coming year. My images are created where possible, with bright cheerful colours and contrasts, reflecting my outlook on life.
In recent times, I have produced paintings with an abstract theme of life including topics of physics, civilisation, language and culture. Now I am expanding out to different subjects e.g. landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, still life and industrial.
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Gravity
2004 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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Abstract shapes affected by the force of gravity, floating and balanced on their edges. |
Exclamation
2004 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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An abstract play with the exclamation character, leading to a group of shapes, some of which may be perceived as oldfashioned keyholes. |
BrightEyedea
2004 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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The path of human visual stimulation leading to new, colourful and interesting image ideas. |
Civilisation: Banners
2005 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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Inspired by the great material banners and curtains of legendary peoples. The progression of civilisation blowing in the wind. |
Civilisation: Forum
2005 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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A conservation picture; recent historical research suggests that early Easter Island people were heavily engaged in statue building, which resulted in the loss of all trees on the island. This in turn led to both an environmental and cultural collapse. In some parts of the world today, there is much talk of clearing land, without thought of the future consequences. |
EyeClipse
2006 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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Abstract expression of eyes formed out of sun / moon eclipse events, star constellations and comets rarely viewed from UK gardens. |
Question
2006 Acrylic on canvas 49.53 x 39.37 |
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An abstract formed out of question marks and wavy lines, painted onto a minimal background. |
Umbrella Spot
2006 Acrylic on canvas 60.96 x 50.80 |
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An abstract of shapes formed out of simple beach umbrellas and balls on a sandy background. |
Palette
2006 Acrylic on deep edge box canvas 60.96 x 50.80 |
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Rectangular artist palettes overlap each other to form an abstract of different shapes. |
Flow H2Oe
2006 Acrylic on deep edge box canvas 60.96 x 50.80 |
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A flow of rain drops energised into swirling and rotating patterns against an illuminated background. |
Flow
2006 Archival Ink: digital print on archival paper 42.0 x 29.7 |
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An abstract flow of rain drops against an illuminated background. |
JugFull
2006 Archival Ink: digital print on archival paper 29.7 x 21.0 |
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An abstract design inspired by the daily collection of water in jugs, in previous centuries. |
Balance
2006 Archival Ink: digital print on archival paper 42.0 x 29.7 |
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Abstract mechanical shapes in balance. |
Baraysun
2004 Acrylic on canvas 76.2 x 60.96 |
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Inspired originally by my studio's first logo, it has an impression of South American art; a warm picture. |
Summer Pot Pourri
2007 Acrylic paint, acrylic ink and encaustic wax on artist's board 22.86 x 30.48 |
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Butterflies attracted by the scented leaves on a summer’s day. A small study for a larger still life painting, already in progress for 2008. |
Volcanic Love
2003 Digital creation; an archival ink print on archival paper. 42.0 x 29.7 |
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This composition was originally for a cinema film poster. |
Dolphantis
2001 Digital creation; an archival ink print on archival paper. 42.0 x 29.7 |
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This world will always belong to us. |
Welcome Home
2000 Digital creation; an archival ink print on archival paper. 42.0 x 29.7 |
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Welcome home after a peaceful voyage of discovery. |
Sun Horses
2002 Digital creation; an archival ink print on archival paper. 42.0 x 29.7 |
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Horses on winter ice. |
Organica
2002 Digital creation; an archival ink print on archival paper. 42.0 x 29.7 |
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A new marine species. |
Gracefull Landing
2005 Photographic print on archival paper 29.7 x 21.0 |
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I was walking along Bedford's Great River Ouse and captured this gracefull moment. |
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| Education and biography |
Generally educated in London, Essex and Hertfordshire, followed by engineering studies at Dacorum College, and Science / Technology studies at the Open University. Enjoyed creating my own tools and various objects from different metals during my apprenticeship.
Capgemini's "Unlimited Art Exhibition" and auction in support of the London Sports Forum for Disabled People in 2001.
Tring School Association Art Exhibition, Hertfordshire, 2002, 2003, 2005 & 2007, raising funds for school and community projects.
St. Mary's Church "Art in the Nave" exhibition, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, 2003, 2004 and 2007, raising funds to preserve one of England's oldest Norman churches.
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| Future shows |
| Currently being arranged for 2008. |
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Website: www.crystal-green-studio.com |
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