Mark Wilson
American Landmark: Artist in Residence Finalist, 2020
Mark Wilson is a self taught American artist. Mark was born February 2nd, 1995 in Hampton, Virginia. He started painting in February of 2019. Mark is the creator of the brand Surf Don’t Fall.
Mark would describe his process/art as direct story telling of the spirit created both subconsciously and consciously. Internalization of recent experiences, thoughts, mood, and instinct are used to decide process of creation and the method used from basis of self-taught skill set.
“I tend to share ideas and open as a person. Expressively create and be a whole hearted person. I make artwork with a instinctual method of mind body and soul. Art is free flowing and self taught. My art is challenging and helps lead a new chapter into the history of art. When I am finished painting my work will be a map to the then now and tomorrow. My work is only capable through my connection and faith to God. I am a direct story teller of man.
I would like to first say my community involvement starts with representing myself as a Black Christian man. Personal belief is that when people that look like me get an opportunity like this, other Black children need to be aware. Allowing access to my studio and hosting art talks are something that I can allow on the daily.
I would also like to start an effort for a donation for the BLM movement depending on the immediate need in the area. Being a former college football player I would love to speak to the those children specifically. I have former teammates in the Florida region everywhere I think it is important for the kids to know that you can be an artist as much as you want to be athlete as well as anything else!
