A spirit of place informs Georg Wilson’s practice. Drawing inspiration from ancient English folklore, poetry and painting, the artist depicts bountiful landscapes that exceed the natural; devoid of human presence, they are instead inhabited by wildling creatures that live harmoniously with the land. Wilson’s world-building is enriched by her unique approach to texture and mark-making that unifies all surfaces, forms and beings.

Painting with the seasons, Wilson’s work captures the cyclical rhythm of our existence, where birth meets growth, growth meets death and death awaits resurrection. Vibrant reds and bright greens shift to vivid yellows and deep browns as the seasons turn, and the land that was once overflowing with abundance is ready to lie dormant as the year comes to an end.

“Georg’s practice is deeply rooted in exploring the politics of ecology and history, translated through folklore and her personal experience. Her magical paintings offer a vision of the English countryside that transcends our everyday existence. We look forward to working with Georg at this exciting moment in her career.” - Pilar Corrias

Wilson’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, The Last Oozings, opened at Pilar Corrias Conduit Street on 31 January 2025 and runs until 22 March.

photo: Nick Whitworth