David Wilson: The Ground Beneath My Feet

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David Wilson, "The Ground Beneath My Feet," 2023

acrylic on board, 50 x 50 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.

Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct. 14 2-4pm. Artist in attendance. 

Throughout his artistic journey, Wilson has immersed himself in introspective explorations of time and memory, skillfully capturing the vibrant reflections of urban landscapes. Through both his vividly coloured and monochromatic renderings, he artfully portrays the essence of people, places, and objects. The inspiration for his creations stems from the spaces he inhabits, particularly the ever-evolving urban landscape.

In this dynamic milieu, the passage of time and the unfolding of space occur subtly on a daily basis, occasionally punctuated by dramatic shifts. With the world around us undergoing profound transformations, Wilson's return to the gallery scene feels timely, providing an opportunity to construct a holistic body of work that reflects these changes.

Having garnered acclaim through numerous solo exhibitions, Wilson has found that his audience often discovers fragments of their own temporal and spatial reflections within his paintings. It's a shared experience, a recognition of lives lived in the city we all call home. In this latest collection, Wilson utilizes his chosen subjects as metaphors, symbolizing the collective temporal shifts experienced by all of us.

As Wilson embarked on the creation of this new body of work, he was drawn to the concept of stability that lies beneath our feet. Amidst the turbulence of recent years, he sensed a deep yearning for a return to a more steadfast era. Drawing inspiration from a city perched upon the edge of the depths of the sea, he finds resonance in the renderings of the sea, sky, and the delicately stable ground we strive to establish beneath us.