Georg Wilson's artistic practice delves into the intersection of ecology, history, and personal narrative, teasing obscured folkloric customs and knowledge into her works. Guided by the cyclical rhythms of nature's seasons, Wilson's paintings undergo a metamorphosis, with each brushstroke reflecting the subtle shifts in light and color that mark the passage of time throughout the year, mirroring the ever-changing palette of nature in its most delicate nuances.
Wilson explores the intricate web of narratives woven within England's folklore and landscape, crafting enigmatic tales of imagined landscapes devoid of human presence, with scenes populated by creatures that transcend categorization, existing beyond hierarchical structures of domination or exploitation. These beings inhabit a world of entangled narratives, inviting viewers to suspend disbelief and emerge transformed from the undergrowth. Creatures within her paintings are nestled within vegetal surroundings, bound by swirling brushstrokes that intertwine flesh with vegetation, forging connections within a broader ecosystem, observing the landscape's transition from decay to regrowth, preparing for a period of hibernation and regeneration. Wilson's canvases serve as portals into a porous terrain, where layers of experience, history, and custom converge in a mesmerizing tapestry of storytelling, inviting viewers to contemplate and embrace unseen aspects of the natural world.
Georg Wilson (b. 1998 in London, UK) received her MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art (2022) and a BA in Art History at the University of Oxford (2020). Her work has been exhibited across Europe, the US and the UK. Recent solo and group exhibitions include TOTEM, Newchild, Antwerp (2024); Time Held Me Green and Dying, Public Service Gallery, Stockholm (2024); In May, I Sing Night and Day, Palazzo Monti, Brescia (2023, solo); What Mad Pursuit, Berntson Bhattacharjee Gallery, London (2023, solo); Enchanted Femininity: Surrealism and Witchcraft, Lamb Gallery, London (2023); Dreamer’s Eye, Arusha Gallery, London (2023); A Celebration of Portraiture, Marlborough, London (2023); Who Is Your Master?, 1969 Gallery, New York (2023); Pocket Universe, Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles (2023); This Other Eden, Kravets Wehby Gallery, New York (2022, solo), among others. She is a twice-recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields award (2021-2022), and Ingram Prize Finalist (2022). Recent residencies include Anchor Studio in Newlyn (2024) and Palazzo Monti in Brescia (2023). The artist lives and works in London.