About The Artist

Elizabeth R. Wilson is a New Zealand born artist who was based in São Paulo, Brazil from August 2014 until June 2016. She has recently relocated to Dallas, Texas. Previous to Brazil, Wilson was a part of exhibitions and live paint shows in Shanghai, China where she resided for seven years. Wilson studied fine art, design and arts education in New Zealand, before working internationally. Wilson has been published in various International and European Contemporary Art books and magazines, and in 2015 was voted in the top 10 artists by OpenArt Milan. She went on to be one of the recipients of the 2015 Michelangelo International art award in Rome, as well as the 2016 Leonardo da Vinci prize in Florence, Italy. In June 2016 Wilson’s work was on display at the Triennale Italia Verona Fair, and again in October at the Paris Louvre Expo in France. During 2017 she had an exhibition touring South Korea. The show, titled ‘Shining Light on What’s Dark,’ was in conjunction with New York artist Michael Lam, and delivered a strong message advocating for the protection of the environment. She has a piece on permanent display at the Haegeumgang Theme Museum, in Geojem South Korea. Of her style Wilson says, “I'm searching for the perfect balance between good design and painting. My brushwork is very detailed and intentional.” Wilson is interested in a combination of illustration, graphic design, surrealism and symbolism. Strong symbolic shapes filled with detailed narratives are set against empty voids, creating silent spaces that balance the composition and give the viewer time to pause and contemplate.