Charles Banks Wilson Coming to Grove
Acclaimed artist, Charles Banks Wilson, will be at Jana Jae’s Gallery Southwest at 10th and Main in Grove, OK, Saturday, November 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of Oklahoma’s 100 years of history and to sign his latest book entitled, “Charles Banks Wilson,” consisting of over 175 images of the artist's finest works, including oils, watercolors, pencil drawings, and lithographs created over nearly seven decades of the artist’s life.
Artist Wilson is well known for his murals and portraits in the rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Wilson creates portraits that honor great Oklahomans, murals that pay tribute to the history of his home state, and a long running series of portraits of Native Americans, all of which assure him a place in the hearts of Americans. Charles Banks Wilson is quoted as saying, “I believe, as I look back, every drawing I made--and every painting--is a sentimental observation of people and places.” Currently, Gilcrease Museum is exhibiting Wilson’s works in a highly acclaimed and very extensive display.
Gallery Southwest is featuring artist Charles Banks Wilson through Christmas, with many works newly framed, and a nice selection of prints and lithographs ready for framing and signing. Gallery manager Betty Scott invites the public to meet Wilson, “We are pleased to have this outstanding artist visit Grove and Gallery Southwest November 3. His new book is just wonderful--very colorful, and very affordable. This is a rare opportunity to meet the artist and to have Mr. Wilson sign your own collected works as well.”
“I can’t remember ever not drawing,” Wilson said of his artistic genesis. Following his graduation from High School in Miami, Oklahoma in 1936, Wilson enrolled in the Chicago Art Institute, studied there for the next five years, and became well-known for his book covers and illustrations. He later returned to Miami where he taught Art at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College for 15 years. By the late 1930s, fellow students spoke of the unique “Wilson Indians” and the first phase of Wilson’s career was under way.
In the early 1960s, Charles Banks accepted a commission from the Oklahoma legislature to paint murals depicting Oklahoma history and life size portraits of famous Oklahomans for the Oklahoma State Capitol. His subjects were without question the most notable and influential individuals of their time: humorist Will Rogers, Cherokee educator, Sequoyah, Senator Robert S. Kerr, athlete Jim Thorpe, and others.
Wilson’s most recent commission from the Oklahoma legislature occurred in 2001 when he was approached to paint another notable Oklahoman and was told he could choose any subject he wanted. Wilson’s subject was songwriter-activist Woody Guthrie. The portrait was unveiled at the State Capitol in 2002 and was well received. Prints of this portrait and other works are available for sale at Gallery Southwest.
The public is invited to meet and visit with Charles Banks Wilson at the book signing of his latest book, “Charles Banks Wilson,” from 1 p.m. to 4 p,m, Saturday, November 3 at Jana Jae’s Gallery Southwest, 10th and Main, in Grove, OK.
Artist Wilson is well known for his murals and portraits in the rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Wilson creates portraits that honor great Oklahomans, murals that pay tribute to the history of his home state, and a long running series of portraits of Native Americans, all of which assure him a place in the hearts of Americans. Charles Banks Wilson is quoted as saying, “I believe, as I look back, every drawing I made--and every painting--is a sentimental observation of people and places.” Currently, Gilcrease Museum is exhibiting Wilson’s works in a highly acclaimed and very extensive display.
Gallery Southwest is featuring artist Charles Banks Wilson through Christmas, with many works newly framed, and a nice selection of prints and lithographs ready for framing and signing. Gallery manager Betty Scott invites the public to meet Wilson, “We are pleased to have this outstanding artist visit Grove and Gallery Southwest November 3. His new book is just wonderful--very colorful, and very affordable. This is a rare opportunity to meet the artist and to have Mr. Wilson sign your own collected works as well.”
“I can’t remember ever not drawing,” Wilson said of his artistic genesis. Following his graduation from High School in Miami, Oklahoma in 1936, Wilson enrolled in the Chicago Art Institute, studied there for the next five years, and became well-known for his book covers and illustrations. He later returned to Miami where he taught Art at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College for 15 years. By the late 1930s, fellow students spoke of the unique “Wilson Indians” and the first phase of Wilson’s career was under way.
In the early 1960s, Charles Banks accepted a commission from the Oklahoma legislature to paint murals depicting Oklahoma history and life size portraits of famous Oklahomans for the Oklahoma State Capitol. His subjects were without question the most notable and influential individuals of their time: humorist Will Rogers, Cherokee educator, Sequoyah, Senator Robert S. Kerr, athlete Jim Thorpe, and others.
Wilson’s most recent commission from the Oklahoma legislature occurred in 2001 when he was approached to paint another notable Oklahoman and was told he could choose any subject he wanted. Wilson’s subject was songwriter-activist Woody Guthrie. The portrait was unveiled at the State Capitol in 2002 and was well received. Prints of this portrait and other works are available for sale at Gallery Southwest.
The public is invited to meet and visit with Charles Banks Wilson at the book signing of his latest book, “Charles Banks Wilson,” from 1 p.m. to 4 p,m, Saturday, November 3 at Jana Jae’s Gallery Southwest, 10th and Main, in Grove, OK.
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1 Comments:
If you haven't been to your state Capitol please come. I (or the Capitol tour guides) would love to show you the magnificent works painted by Mr. Wilson that adourn our beautiful rotunda.
We need to establish a museum honoring Mr. Wilson on the NEO campus in the art department. President Mahle is spear-heading such an effort and after visiting the Capitol I am sure you would be supportive.
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