Paula Wilson ’05SOA, a New Mexico–based multimedia artist, is known for her richly textured paintings, prints, and eclectic installations. Her works include Full Circle Swing, which invites visitors to sit and become a part of a sculpture, and monumental paintings and collages that joyfully explore Wilson’s identity as a Black biracial woman. “I’m completely invested in accessibility, interaction, and breaking down the barriers between art and life,” says the artist. “My work is often biographical, with self-portraits taking the form of multimedia amalgamations.” A solo exhibition of Wilson’s art, titled Toward the Sky’s Back Door, is on view at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles from May 22 to August 18.
This article appears in the Spring/Summer 2024 print edition of Columbia Magazine with the title "Great Installations."
