KATHLEEN WILSON

K athleen Atkins Wilson fine artist, published her first four limited edition lithographs in 1984.

Today, countless numbers of African American artists have presented their works as lithographs and many acknowledge Kathleen A. Wilson as one of the pioneers in the industry.

Kathleen has published thirty-plus limited editions, distributes her art through galleries nationwide, participates in local and national art exhibits and adopts special projects. Kathleen's 3,000 square foot gallery showcases artwork including originals, limited edition lithographs and hand pulled graphics. An extensive inventory allows for a full exhibition of her range of artistic interests and versatility.

Over the years, Kathleen has been recognized for setting a standard of quality for her art and for the business of promoting it. Whether you are interested in purchasing a special painting or you are just starting to collect art, our goal is to make acquiring Kathleen Atkins Wilson's art a rewarding experience.

Kathleen Atkins Wilson fine Artist, Illustrator, Publisher and Distributor was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The best evidence of her success as an artist is her "Silhouette Expressions of Portraits in Black" fine art collection. This elegant body of work includes originals, limited edition lithographs, serigraphs and hand pulled graphics. Her national popularity places these images in outstanding galleries and fine art collections across the United States and Europe.

Kathleen states: "I discovered that through art I can bring images into the world that express my spiritual thoughts and impressions. I can use my art to teach about love, unity, peace and honor. I can praise God. I can bring hope and promise to the souls of my people through the light of color. I can honor our ancestors and thereby keep their memory alive. I can leave a legacy of my love for generations to come."

Since 1984, Kathleen has published thirty-seven limited editions. She has created extraordinary art works that have garnered numerous awards and accolades including the coveted Coretta Scott King Best Illustration Award from the Social Responsibilities Round table of the American Library Association, and the African Studies Association Best Children's Book Award. She has participated in many solo and group exhibits where her work was honored for its creative excellence. Her images have graced the sets of television and motion picture productions as well as in the printed media.

From the beginning, she took art classes throughout her formative years and was exposed to the arts through visiting museums, festivals, art studios and through her mother's love of classical music. She received a fine art scholarship to Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA, attended the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles where she studied life drawing from Charles White, attended the Interior Designers Guild and received an AA Degree, studied architectural design and graphic arts to round out her formal training.

In 1984, she published her first four limited edition lithographs to premiere at the African American Cultural Village in Los Angeles. Her father developed the Village to host the African, Caribbean and Third World visitors to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. The geometric patterns, natural textures, and vibrant colors synonymous with African cultures were portrayed in, "The AACV Village Poster" "Four Women Waiting", "Three Musicians" and "The Keeper" which were her first titled works in publication. By using the silhouette to symbolize the pure essence of people of the Diaspora, everyone felt a kinship with her art.