Framed in a Matte Espresso Frame.
Luke Wilson was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1980. His parents worked hard to support a large family, and there were times that life was a struggle. Wilson was never in trouble, but his parents were strict with their youngest son, even as he began to follow a creative path that they did not approve of, or understand. He did not choose athletics, like his siblings, but rather choose to befriend neighborhood street artists and poets. Wilson showed promise with natural drawing skills and eventually began taking formal art classes after high school. He also wrote poetry, and performed original songs. Wilson received praise for his work in art school displaying talent in many mediums and subjects. Still, he struggled with the formality of art education and eventually dropped out. This began a long journey of discovery while traveling in Europe, Latin America, and the western United States.Wilson worked at many different kinds of jobs to support his travels, but he also continued to create art and write poetry. He moved away from painting, and began to create mixed media originals that were collages made from found objects combined with painted designs. He sold some of his work, gave some away, and sometimes just left the piece as a personal commentary on his time in a particular locale. Wilson’s long sojourn eventually landed him back in New York, where he returned as a more mature artist. He continued to create his mixed media sculptures and he also began to paint again. Luke Wilson is forever grounded and defined by the cities in which he has lived and worked. His artistic inspiration always comes from where he is, or where he has been. Some of his work can be described as a kind of urban visual poetry that captures a city using words as image icons combined with the color and balance of a traditional painting. This unique contemporary imagery allows the viewer to bring their own memories and experiences to the work. Each word allows us to see the city with a unique personal perspective. Wilson continues to create new works, and travel, as he keeps looking for new and interesting ways to make his voice heard.