Senior Art Showcase: Cordell Wilson
Welcome to Cordell Wilson’s online art portfolio.
From the artist:
This body of work is an exploration of the internal conflict between femininity & masculinity in society and the implications it has on sexual and gender identity. When our true identities don’t fit societal expectations, we are left feeling isolated and vulnerable.
I guided my exploration through experimentation with cross-stitch. In the body of work, I depict idealized masculine figures. Through strict line and form, I build up this male figure, which is then contrasted with the feminine imagery. The concept of femininity is represented by beading and natural imagery.
Embroidery and textiles remind us of a warm knitted afghan or of an intricately stitched “home sweet home”. I wanted to contrast the hominess of this traditional Midwest art-form, through different styles of embroidery, beading, and appliqué, and contrast the warm nostalgia, by questioning the social structures of gender and sexuality that are reinforced in society. The comfortable nostalgia of the medium is contrasted with the imagery that challenges how comfortable we should feel.
The beading in my body of work represents society’s traditional femininity and the beauty and freedom that comes with it.
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Love it. Beautiful work. 10/10
Oh Cordell this is beautiful and you are amazingly talented. The message is just very creative. I’m so proud of you.
So beautiful, Cord! Congratulations!
Great work Cordele quite a talent you have. I love it so proud of you congratulations on graduating
Cord; If I leave two comments you will understand As you know how unskilled I am at text,etc. but I could leave many messages and they would all be filled how proud I am of your ability to see and to express When you were very young our walks would take such a long time as you were aware of every little thing. And you are now able to express yourself beautifully. There is so much I would/could say but I will sum it up with I love you Gma pat
This is a remarkable body of work focused on a mind that seeks a sense of equilibrium through sensitive and insightful observation of self, other, and fragments taken from a larger world. I don’t know what your future work will be but I can say with all certainty that this practice you’ve established with line, form, thread, and bead will continue to evolve and flourish in your hands and through your eyes. Thank you for bringing this work into the world. No one else could have accomplished it.
Beautiful! Congratulations to you Cordell and Oh! The Places You’ll Go!!
Cord. You have created a beautiful piece with such meaning and depth. I feel overwhelmed and proud of your ability to express yourself in this manner. Continue onward. The world needs you. Love Gma