The Artist Stoop: Augusta Wilson

Augusta Wilson Show Notes

Augusta Wilson, a renowned abstract painter, discusses her approach to creating abstract art and the importance of investing in art that has personal meaning. She emphasizes the value of art that tells a story and connects to the individual, rather than simply matching the decor. Augusta also explores the evolution of art and the merging of different art forms and designs. She highlights the role of abstract art in evoking emotions and sparking meaningful conversations with viewers. Augusta shares her inspiration for her abstracted landscapes and still life table scenes, which often draw from everyday life, memory, and identity. Augusta Wilson discusses her approach to creating art and the inspiration behind her unique titles and dates. She explains how she uses dates to play with memory and storytelling, allowing viewers to form their own narratives. Augusta also emphasizes the importance of asking literal questions when discussing art to make it more accessible and less intimidating. She shares her journey of getting her work featured in magazines and stores, highlighting the value of building relationships with designers. Augusta encourages artists to be persistent and true to themselves, creating art that they connect with and that excites them.

Website:

https://augustawilsonstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustawilson/

Sound Bites

"Art can really change your life because it provides this wonderful atmosphere in your home where you live daily."

"Abstract allows you to work even harder for the viewer to connect to the piece."

"The art world and the more conceptual world and the design world are starting to marry a little bit."

"I add the dates to play with memory."

"How do you make art not intimidating? By asking very literal questions."

"Being unafraid and persistent is what got me opportunities."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Augusta Wilson

03:13 Investing in Art that Tells Your Story

10:00 The Evolution of Art and Design

13:46 The Power of Abstract Art

28:08 Evolving as an Artist and Pushing Boundaries

32:13 Playing with Memory and Storytelling

36:19 Making Art Accessible

43:15 Building Relationships with Designers

48:30 Persistence and Authenticity

54:14 Creating Art that Excites

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