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Christopher J. Wilson, "Phases". Oil on canvas.
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NEW YORK, NY.- New York-based artist Christopher J. Wilson
reveals his inaugural series, The Global Citizen Project, portraits
linked through one theme: the global footprint of New York City
residents. Through photorealistic portraiture and first-person
narratives, this series magnifies immigration and the global diaspora
of race, ethnicity, religion, and culture that enhance New York City.
In Wilson’s untraditional oil portraits—some larger than life—his
subjects appear genuine. Instead of staging posed shots, Wilson took
candid photos of each Global Citizen while they were interviewed about
their life and why they chose to live in New York City. The artist drew
his inspiration for each composition through the photo shoot, life
story, and personality of his subjects.
“Revealing” depicts a Pakistani Sufi Muslim woman brought to
America at age five who decided to take off her head wrap in college;
in 2009 she moved to New York with her husband and three children.
Wilson focuses on her delicate fingers caressing the dark tresses
against her face as she gives the viewer her infectious smile.
Each story unique, the narratives retell life experiences, such as
being a first or second-generation immigrant, coming from meager
beginnings, religious exploration, entrepreneurial success, and his/her
love affair with New York City.
In an effort to produce a tangible, engaging portrait series that
focuses on the people of New York City, The Global Citizen Project aims
to expose the viewer to diversity through an unbiased microscope.
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