George Wilkinson III

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About George Wilkinson III

I am a scientist (biology, geography) and artist. My hand-painted, abstract cities present the Urban Organism, a biological interpretation of urbanization. Despite their appearance, each city is imagined. If a real location is painted, it is an idealized vision of the future, a case study in urbanization. The pieces featured here do not represent my full body of my work and are instead those created with archival quality materials, 2013 onwards.

Education:

Work in Progress: PhD, Economic Geography
University of Western Australia (2022)

Master of Business Administration, Economic Geography
University of Cape Town (2011)

Master of Science, Biology
University of Western Australia (2005)

Bachelor of Arts, Biology
University of California, Berkeley (2002)

Events:

Artists Statement: From above, the city reveals itself - sprawling, glowing, unapologetic. Here lies a profound nature, a human being denied by science. Our modern form is often assumed to be a destructive imposition on Utopia, something separate from and in conflict with Nature. This view is incompatible with evolution which requires that all physical realities factor into natural history. Through my paintings I convey the beauty of cities and give them a voice.

Exhibitions:

Xiko Gallery - Stockholm, Sweden (2015 - 2018)
Xiko Gallery - Hong Kong (2017)
Kling Gallery - Montclair, New Jersey (2013-2016)
Art Prize - Grand Rapids, Michigan (2016)
George Segal Gallery - Montclair, New Jersey (2016)
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center - Dowell, Maryland, USA (2016)
Conception - New York City, USA (2014-2016)
Harvison Gallery - Perth, Australia (2011-2012)
Jane and Bert Gallery - Philadelphia, USA (2006)