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Angus
(Scotland)
Angus Wilson was born and raised in Scotland and has lived in numerous
cities throughout Britain. He has worked as a professional artist his
entire career (26+ yrs), however his work has been varied and few would
say his path to a fine art career was by a traditional route. Originally
attending art college in the disciplines of photography, film, and
animation, Angus then pursued a career in television and video, as well
as the computer entertainment market. Angus worked as a director,
producer, editor, and animator, winning international awards for his
animation and entertainment products. Throughout this period of his
life, traditional painting functioned as a sideline. However in 2004,
with growing popularity in his work, Angus made the decision to pursue
his fine art career full time. In lighter moments he jokes that his
skills have regressed, from cutting edge multi-million dollar CG
animation projects to "merely" pushing paint around a canvas!
However there's nothing "mere" about the artists work. It is reminiscent
of many post-impressionists, such as Matisse and Cezanne, yet there's a
contemporary underpinning that gives his work a powerful kick of
originality justifying his ever growing success and loyal following.
In 2007 Angus relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area,
he works mainly in oil and acrylic. He has and continues to be involved
in numerous shows, displaying work internationally. His work is
collected and held by museums, corporations and collectors worldwide.
Artist Statement
Within my paintings I strive to create a singularly
unique vision of the world. When people view my work they are struck by
the bold strokes and strong use of color. Certainly my first response is
to color and light, I then find ways to enhance this response.
Matisse was quoted as stating ‘Seek the strongest color
effect possible… the content is of no importance.’ Within my work I find
an uncanny resonance and empathy to these remarks. For it is not the
subjects I respond to, but their shapes and forms, and the emotions and
drama that they produce. I’m drawn to subjects through nuance and often
quite subtle lighting effects. However, this is simply a starting point
for my creative process. Though initially I work quite closely with my
subject, I progressively move away from the source, choosing instead to
focus on the canvas itself. A painting should stand alone, and be judged
and appreciated on its own merits. There’s nothing drearier than a
faithful representation. By working on the canvas alone I can bring more
of my vision, my emotions, and passion to the work. Thus, I become
closer to my ideals.
Within my paintings I strive to create a singularly
unique vision of the world: a projection of my feelings, and imagination
on the subject, providing a distinctive voice that is unlike anything
else. Every painter leaves his marks on the canvas. It’s impossible to
hide, whether with brush, pencil or knife, we can always see the
artist’s mark and recognize the work with how they paint. This
identifiability and the importance of ‘having a style’ is fundamental to
me. I would feel I had failed unless my work is instantly recognizable
and seen as distinctive and unique.
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