STEPHEN WILSON
Born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, Stephen Wilson is a conceptual artist
whose unique medium carries his message.
Blending luxury fabric, 3D-printed sculptures, laser-engraved acrylics, and highly
detailed embroidery pieces, his manipulation of multiple materials produces
wholly original works of art. His early career in the commercial fashion industry,
along with a wildly successful embroidery software company, has equipped
Wilson with a range of technical skills. His work has been included in solo
gallery exhibitions, group exhibitions, and museum shows, and are collected
by enthusiasts worldwide.
ABOUT THE WORK
The medium is the message. While using predominantly traditional mediums
of fabric and thread, Wilson's work is anything but traditional. Combined with
sculptural 3D-printing, laser engraving, and painting, his work is transformative
and surprising. It is common for a work to contain millions of embroidery stitches
and take hundreds of hours to create.
Wilson is influenced by contemporary art, pop art, street art, graffiti, and
iconography, as well as traditional quilting and handicrafts. Fashion influence is
also prevalent in his work. Fabrics used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, and
Ralph Lauren denim, among other luxury fashion brands. Every work is unique
and expertly crafted in his Charlotte, North Carolina studio, using both traditional
and modern tools.