One of the most influential artists from Wisconsin, John Wilde was a quiet leader in the contemporary art world. As a leader in the American surrealist movement known as Magic Realism, John Wilde stands out with his wonderful representation of Midwestern oddness and Renaissance perfectionism. (Scroll down for images)
Over 100 paintings and drawings by the artist are included in the collections of numerous museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chasen Museum of Art in Madison, WI, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Museum of American Art, Minneapolis’ Walker Art Center, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In addition, more than 1,400 of his works are held in private collections.
Hear what Art In America has to say about the artist in the recent review of the "With Friends" exhibition at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison in our PRESS section or read the artist's recent obituary from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
MYSELF IN 1944 CONTEMPLATING THE FOLLOWING 60 YEARS,
Oil on Canvas mounted on Panel, 24 x 40"
UNTITLED (Two Carrots), Oil on Panel, 6 x 10"
A CAT, A DAGGER AND AN OPEN DOOR
Silverpoint, 10 x 12"
A CAT, A DAGGER AND AN OPEN DOOR
Oil on Canvas over Panel, 10 x 12"
STUDY FOR EVENTIDE AT DUCHESS'S #10, Pastel and Pencil, 12 x 7"
CURCURBITACEAE, Oil on Canvas over Panel, 14 x 38"
CUCUMBER REGAL, Silverpoint and Wash, 9 1/2 x 7 1/4"
A GREEN PEPPER, Oil on Panel, 5 3/4 x 9 3/4"
BALANCING #2, Silverpoint and Wash, 9 1/2 x 7 1/4"
MICROTUS PENNSYLVANICUS, Oil on Canvas mounted on Panel, 6 x 8"
THE BLINDING OF SAMPSON WITHIN VIEW OF HIS CASTLE
Oil on Canvas over Panel, 7 x 9 3/4"
