Art angers the red hat nation

As a anarchist and an artist it makes my soul feel so fucking good when a work of mine causes people get angry or disgusted. This past weekend I entered this piece, "Let the bird Sing (in honor of the poetry and courage of Maya Angelou) in the Boone County Art Show sponsored by Central Bank. It was hung in the far back almost out of sight, and for those whom did see it, they commented to me how awful it was and how evil I was as to depict the American foundation of Slavery.

 I placed Maya in Hell in a Cage ABOVE a crucified Jesus Christ while she sent birds to carry the original slaves from the White Lion back to Africa. I also hanged the American Bald Eagle on a lone branch with the all watchful eye.

I feel amazing. To anger the sheep is my greatest achievement.

Featured artist Steven Wilson JCTV interview

Interview on JCTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKr6tsfRTZg

Artist Steven Wilson offers a diverse exhibition

DMV Exhibition Press release
http://www.stltoday.com/pr/entertainment/art-saint-louis-member-steven-wilson-offers-a-diverse-exhibition/article_6d7764ee-7b6d-11e7-89d3-5cb9017bdf7c.html

Captial Arts Trivia Night this March 30th

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (March 19, 2017)-Capital Arts of Jefferson City is proud to present "Test Your Smarts with Capital Arts" this Thursday evening on March 30th starting at 6pm and ending at 9pm. The event will be held at Avenue HQ which is located at 621 East Capitol avenue right next to the old Missouri Pennitentiary.

The cost per person is $25. Each table will have eight members. You or your organization have the ability to get an entire table for $200 or go premium for $300.

The event includes a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, mulligans, light snacks, and alcohol. You may bring additional snacks if you wish.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Capital Arts. Capital Arts has been serving the Cole County area for eight years now with gallery exhibitions of local and statewide talent in visual arts. Capital Arts also offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels of skill.

For more information about this event please contact Leann Porrello at 573-635-8355 or email her at artsadmin@capitalarts.org.

　

The following are sponsors of this event:

Avenue HQ: https://www.facebook.com/AvenueHQ/


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American Shoe Company: http://americanshoeinc.com/Welcome/Home.html


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Sawadee Thai Cuisine: https://www.facebook.com/SawaddeeThaiCuisine/


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J Pfenny's Sports Grill & Pub: https://www.facebook.com/jpfenny2/


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Steven Wilson: NAMI Advocate Fall issue 2016

Here are a few pics of the article.  I am happy to be a board member and an advocate for consumers around the country.  I express my illness and recovery process through my art. 

Peace

Missouri Artist Steven Wilson: Go Green Exhibit artist talk in pictures

Here are a few pictures taken during the artist reception.  As the featured artist I was expected to give a short talk about my work.  The executive director and others informed me that it was well received.  I brought hand outs from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  I believe I informed many about Mental Health Awareness Month.  I even brought my Hawk and my Knives to show off to the visitors.  Thank you to all who attended.  Let us all hope to some day live Stigma Free.

Missouri artist Steven Wilson is featured in Go Green Exhibition for Mental Health Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (May 12th, 2016)-Fine artist Steven Wilson is the featured artist for the 2016 "Go Green" art exhibit held at the Capital Arts Gallery in Jefferson City. The exhibit runs from May 16th to June 12th. The artist reception will be held on May 22 from 1pm to 4pm. The show is to inform people during Mental Health Month that those that suffer from a mental illness are not alone. The exhibit will also include artists who focus on the environment as well.

Steven Wilson has been in over twenty exhibitions throughout Missouri. He works in stucco, panzer mesh, oil, watercolor, gouache, wire lath, and uses many kinds of sand. His works are influenced by surrealism, fauvism, and expressionism. His favorite artist is Bob Thompson. Wilson is also a published poet using many kinds of narrative and surrealist wordplay to express himself and his work. Some of his paintings were inspired by a poem and some poems were inspired by his paintings. His favorite writers are Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, and H.P. Lovecraft. Wilson lives with schizophrenia, PTSD, and Anxiety disorder.

Wilson can be found on the internet at:
www.stevenwilsonart.weebly.com

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/5-steven-wilson.html

https://twitter.com/StuccoArt

https://www.facebook.com/StevenWilsonArt/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel


The Capital Arts Gallery is locatd at 1203 Missouri Blvd in Jefferson City. You can contact them at 573-635-8355 or artsadmin@capitalarts.org.



　

Jefferson City Writers' Group new time

JEFFERSON CITY (November 1, 2015)-The Jefferson City Writers' Club has changed its meeting time to noon on the first Wednesday of each month. The club meets at the Jefferson City Library on the second floor. The meetings will last one hour and include members sharing stories and offering critiques. In 2016 their may be a few guest speakers.
The library is located at 214 Adams Street in Jefferson City, MO. The library phone number is 573-634-2464. The club has a facebook page located here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/50137143612/




You can also contact the club leader, Adam Veile, at aveile@hotmail.com.

All meetings are open to the public.

Artist Steven Wilson and the expressionism of the Navajo woman

 On my last trip to New Mexico I took the back way.  In the fall there are many festivals and on this occasion I came across a group of Navajo women cleaning up the grounds.  I was North of Gallup.  She was standing alone and looking out onto the empty fields.  I don't know why, but I pulled over and took a quick sketch. 

The title is Lewranti.  It is 36 x 24 on canvas.  The materials used are ceramic stucco, resin sand, acrylic, and white flake.

Artist Steven Wilson and the symbolism of his new work "If I defend thee...

Here is a symbolist work entitled "If I defend thee, then battle shall be my breast, and war shall be thy womb".  The materials used are ceramic stucco, white flake, and acrylic.  It is a statement about war is peace or perpetual war.  As we complain about a society that is too violent; we appear to be somewhat blind as to where such a lesson could've been taught.

It is 40" x 30" on canvas.  I prefer to call it symbolism rather than expressionism.  It is up to the viewer.

Native American Yaqui Maaso painting by Steven Wilson

This is an older piece based on a Yaqui Maaso dancer.  In my trips outwest I have witnessed a few ceremonies, but this piece is taken from photos of a deer ceremony.

Title:  Flower clouds, Flower suns, and the Flower paradigms that hunt them
Size: 60" x 48"
Materials:Acrylic and Ceramic stucco/silica sand on canvas

I used the sand as a reference to another tribe of Native American Indians: Navajo.

"Automatic Black" by Steven Wilson

This is an assessment using Rorschach texturalism and different forms of expressionism.  I utilize both color and the texture to achieve the desired effects.  It is an assessment of Life and Death.  It is the means of us comprehending our brevity, but focusing all of our efforts on becoming immortal through other means outside of our life.

I play on the concept found in our psychosis as the landscape is ourselves.  The natural become unnatural through appetites and want.

Missouri Artist Steven Wilson announces the release of his new poetry book: "Each Morning"

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (June 1, 2014)-Missouri Artist Steven Wilson is proud to announce the release of the second edition of his book of poetry.  Each Morning is a soulful discovery of oneself and the ones we love.  It is a psychological examination of self among the group dynamic.  Each Morning was dedicated to his father who was a member of the 187th Rakkasan Airborne Military Police.  Each Morning touches upon topics such as death, patriotism, religion, family, and self-awareness.

The work is available at smashwords, amazon, and his very own Scribd account.  At his website customers can view both his writings and his paintings.  Steven Wilson will be publishing more writing in the months to follow.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPN7IDO

http://www.scribd.com/doc/227547863/Each-Morning-2nd-Edition-2014

Customers can also enjoy a free copy of: The Complete works of HP Lovecraft.  The work is due to the passion and efforts of Cthulu Chick.  All of Lovecraft's work is now in public domain, but this complete work is issued in chronological order for all to enjoy the gift of HP Lovecraft.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/227546908/The-Complete-Works-of-H-P-Lovecraft

Wilson also writes in: Science fiction, Horror, Mystery, General fiction, Native American fantasy, and Political satire.  Wilson is a member of several art organizations which includes the Missouri Writers' Guild. Wilson works in experimental poetry, surrealism, free verse, and free association.

To find out more about Missouri artist Steven Wilson and his work please feel free to go to the following links.

http://stevenwilsonart.weebly.com

https://twitter.com/StuccoArt

https://www.facebook.com/StevenWilsonArt

Tis the season, but not for art.

I am gradually moving toward public service and have run for office in the past.  But this posting is more about people getting involved that are outside of the political machine.  I mention them because I want them known, but I cannot force anyone to care.  I want you to care, but I cannot make you.

I list their respective websites in the hope you might search them out and discover servitude.

Candice Britton   http://www.candicebritton.com

Nick Ivan Landendorf   http://www.nilvsdcbs.com

I know most people are sickened by politics.  I cannot blame you, but there are a few citizens that want to serve all people, not just the party and not just the machine.

For my site click here (Steven Wilson)  www.missouristatesman.com


We serve because we want to create.  The season of humanism has begun and may it never go silent again.