BIOGRAPHY

   When I was a teenager, my family moved to Atlanta and allowed me to build a large aviary in the backyard. Twelve beautiful waterfowl species were available for close inspection and observation. I then began taking lessons with several nationally known sculptors and soon started competing with my work.

   Years later, I have accumulated top awards at the highest level of competition at shows across the country including The Ward World Championships in Ocean City, MD. I have also studied sculpture abroad and enjoy working with a variety of media. Additionally, teaching art at Kennesaw State University and the John C. Campbell Folk School improves my work. I have been blessed with a talent that I love sharing with others, and I aspire to create one-of-a kind sculptures that can be enjoyed for generations.

Chris Wilson

• Georgia National Fair Best of Show, Open/Professional, Fine Arts 2010
• 2009 Award of Excellence, Natureworks, Tulsa, OK.
• 1984 - present Sculptures are in over 150 private and public collections
• 2008 "Emerging Crow" sculpture, in the collection of Mr. Andy Andrews, is selected for the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History in Jackson, MS
• 2007 People's Choice and Artist's Choice Awards at the 27th Annual Mid-South Woodcarving Competition, Huntsville, AL
• 2007 Best of Show and Artistry in Wood Award at the 7th Annual South Carolina Woodcarving Show, Orangeburg, SC
• 2006 Sculptures in the collection of Uline Shipping Supply Specialist in Waukegan, IL
• 2006 Student Artwork has won regional and national awards, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Sculpture at the 23rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
• 2005 "Easton Waterfowl Festival," The Academy Art Museum, Easton, Maryland
• 2005 "Southern Governor's Association Conference," Reynolds Plantation, Lake Oconee, Ga.
• 1984 – 2004 Sculptures in over 100 Public and Private Collections across the United States and in other countries.
• 2004 Awarded Commission for monumental great-horned owl bronze sculpture, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.
• 2003 Finalist for "The Trail of Tears" Public Monument, marble figurative work.
• 2002 Assistant Professor of Art, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.
• 2002 Artist in Residence and Featured Sculptor, "Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival," Thomasville, Ga.
• 2001 Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars.
• 2000 Board of Regents Study Abroad Scholar, Scottish Sculpture Workshop, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
• 1997 – 1998 Corporate Commission for Hellman International Forwarders; made sculptures of Canada Geese in flight for offices in Miami, Florida, Germany, and South Africa.

  
  Selected Juried Exhibitions:
• 2003 -2010 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, SC
• 2008- 2010 Natureworks
• 2005 -2009 Waterfowl Festival
• 1999 -2009 Plantation Wildlife
• 2005 - 2007 "Waterfowl Festival," The Academy Art Museum and Christ Church, Easton, MD
• 2006 "Southern Governor's Conference"
• 2004 "On the Grounds II, An Exhibition & Installation of Sculpture on the KSU Campus," Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.
• 1999 – 2004 "Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival," Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville, Ga.
• 2003 – 2004 "Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition," Charleston Place, Charleston, S.C.
• 2002 – 2004 "Faculty Exhibition," Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.
• 2004 "A Capital Art Show," Georgia State Capital, Atlanta, Ga.
• 2003 "In-Flight Entertainment," The Spruill Art Gallery, Atlanta, Ga.
• 2002 "Twenty-second National Biennial Exhibition, Lamar Dodd Art Museum, LaGrange, Ga.
• 2001 "Stirring the Soul: Meditations on the Travels of William Bartram," solo show, Georgia State University Gallery, Atlanta, Ga.
• 2001 "Third Biennial Exhibition, Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, Ga.
• 2001 "Metro Montage," Cobb/Marietta Museum of Art, Marietta, Ga.
• 2000 "Mississippi River Day," Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, New Orleans, La.
• 1999 "National Juried Art Exhibition," Mable House, Mableton, Ga.
• 1999 "Sculptures by Chris Wilson," solo show, The Art Place Gallery, Marietta, Ga.
• 1998 "Southern Wildlife Festival," John C. Calhoun College, Decatur, Al.

• Master of Fine Arts –Sculpture, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga. 1999 – 2001
• Bachelor of Arts –Studio, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Ga. 1989 – 1994