A puppets purpose
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- 20 x 16 in
- $50
- Cross Wilson
It has been through art that Cross can express his emotions and release his fears. His art focuses on the darker emotions of his mental illness with somber tones and aggressive subjects. The conflict of Bi-Polar 1 and the struggle with BPD wrecks the stability most people feel. Our voices that we can control, creates angst and terror in his mind. He uses chaos and bright hues to reflect the manic phases in contrast to the dark muted overtones of his normalcy to create the constant struggle that happens in his mind. Cross tries to express how the conflicts of his visions is portrayed onto the art medium. Cross has struggled with mental illness (BPD, C-PTSD and Bi-Polar 1) his entire childhood partially due to not being diagnosed with BPD until well into his teens. His art has helped him through his struggle for acceptance.
Bio:
Cross Wilson was born in Denver, Colorado in 2005, however, he grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. He is currently 19 years old and was raised by a supportive father and step-mom. Starting at a young age, Cross struggled with social acceptance and friendships . By his teens and little peer support, his mental well being became more complicated as he suffered abuse due to his gender identify, physical attributes and being a social outcast. Cross expresses himself through painting and digital art in hopes his art helps others understand the darkness that many suffer with in solitude. He currently lives in Leavenworth, KS with his family and 5 dogs.
- Collections: Fragility and Fortitude