![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "We could be married." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1032_1715467785-768x1024.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"We could be married," 2023-2024
"We could be married," 2023-2024
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“We could be married,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm)
Inventory #JOW1032
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“We could be married,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm)
Inventory #JOW1032
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "William." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 16" x 20" [HxW] (40.64 x 50.8 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1031_1715467883-1024x768.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"William,"2023
"William,"2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“William,” 2023
Oil on linen
16" x 20" [HxW] (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
Inventory #JOW1031
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“William,” 2023
Oil on linen
16" x 20" [HxW] (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
Inventory #JOW1031
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "The arm wrestle." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 10" x 7" [HxW] (25.4 x 17.78 cm); 12 ³⁄₄" x 9 ³⁄₄" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (32.38 x 24.76 x 3.81 cm) framed. Its medium is Pen and marker on paper.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1043_1715467875-768x1024.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"The arm wrestle," 2023
"The arm wrestle," 2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“The arm wrestle,” 2023
Pen and marker on paper
10" x 7" [HxW] (25.4 x 17.78 cm); 12 ³⁄₄" x 9 ³⁄₄" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (32.38 x 24.76 x 3.81 cm) framed
Inventory #JOW1043
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“The arm wrestle,” 2023
Pen and marker on paper
10" x 7" [HxW] (25.4 x 17.78 cm); 12 ³⁄₄" x 9 ³⁄₄" x 1 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (32.38 x 24.76 x 3.81 cm) framed
Inventory #JOW1043
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Playing just for you." This artwork was created in 2023-2024 and measures 24" x 18" [HxW] (60.96 x 45.72 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1035_1715467788-768x1024.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"Playing just for you," 2023-2024
"Playing just for you," 2023-2024
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Playing just for you,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
24" x 18" [HxW] (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Inventory #JOW1035
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“Playing just for you,” 2023-2024
Oil on linen
24" x 18" [HxW] (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Inventory #JOW1035
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "The Mission Council." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 76 ¹⁄₄" x 101" [HxW] (193.67 x 256.54 cm). Its medium is Oil on linen.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1012_1715467792-1024x768.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"The Mission Council," 2023
"The Mission Council," 2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“The Mission Council,” 2023
Oil on linen
76 ¹⁄₄" x 101" [HxW] (193.67 x 256.54 cm)
Inventory #JOW1012
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
“The Mission Council,” 2023
Oil on linen
76 ¹⁄₄" x 101" [HxW] (193.67 x 256.54 cm)
Inventory #JOW1012
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo credit: Jeff McLane
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Two Soldiers." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 40" x 30" [HxW] (101.6 x 76.2 cm). Its medium is Oil on canvas.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1000_1706746514-806x1024.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"Two Soldiers", 2023
"Two Soldiers", 2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Two Soldiers,” 2023
Oil on canvas
40" x 30" [HxW] (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
Inventory #JOW1000
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
“Two Soldiers,” 2023
Oil on canvas
40" x 30" [HxW] (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
Inventory #JOW1000
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Foray Men on Armored Convoy." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 8" x 10" [HxW] (20.32 x 25.4 cm). Its medium is Oil on canvas.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1006_1706746507-1024x803.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"Foray Men on Armored Convoy", 2023
"Foray Men on Armored Convoy", 2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Foray Men on Armored Convoy,” 2023
Oil on canvas
8" x 10" [HxW] (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Inventory #JOW1006
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
“Foray Men on Armored Convoy,” 2023
Oil on canvas
8" x 10" [HxW] (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Inventory #JOW1006
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
![This image depicts an artwork by Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson titled "Lion Tank." This artwork was created in 2023 and measures 20" x 24" [HxW] (50.8 x 60.96 cm); 11" x 14" [HxW] (27.94 x 35.56 cm). Its medium is Oil on canvas.](https://vielmetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Joseph-Olisaemeka-Wilson_JOW1003_1706746502-993x1024.jpg)
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
"Lion Tank", 2023
"Lion Tank", 2023
Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson
“Lion Tank,” 2023
Oil on canvas
20" x 24" [HxW] (50.8 x 60.96 cm); 11" x 14" [HxW] (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
Inventory #JOW1003
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
“Lion Tank,” 2023
Oil on canvas
20" x 24" [HxW] (50.8 x 60.96 cm); 11" x 14" [HxW] (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
Inventory #JOW1003
Courtesy of the artist and Vielmetter Los Angeles
Photo Credit: Adam Reich, NY
- 1999
- Born in Los Angeles, California
- Lives and works in Brooklyn, NY
- 2020
- Silver Art Projects Residency at 4 World Trade Center, New York, NY
- 2017
- NYU Gallatin, Art History and Environmental Design, New York, NY
Selected Solo Exhibitions
- 2024
- "Songs About War," Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- 2023
- "A Witness to the Rub," Asia Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- "Wali's Farm," Derek Eller Gallery, New York, NY
- "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson," Tiwani Contemporary, Lagos, Nigeria
- 2022
- "After me, the flood," Derek Eller Gallery, New York City, NY
- "Everything go scatter," Tiwani Gallery, London, UK
- "OMG (how to find God)," Fergus McCaffrey, Saint Barthelemy
- 2021
- "Olisaemeka," Simchowitz Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
- "Jaga-Jaga," Freedom Gallery, New York, NY
Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2023
- Lyles & King, New York, NY
- 2022
- "Seven/Seven: The Fraught Landscape," Fergus McCaffrey. Tokyo, Japan
- "Narrative Minds," Asia Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2021
- "Poetic Sustenance, Ryan Christopher, Miranda Forrester, Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson," Tiwani Gallery, London, UK
- "The Loneliest Sport, Spazio Amanita Gallery," New York, NY
- "Animal Instincts," Steven Zevitas Gallery, Boston, MA
Bibliography
- 2024
- Heath, Shaquille. "Not in Charge: An Interview with Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson," Juxtapoz Magazine, September 25
- 2023
- Wang, Jenny. "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson: Wali’s Farm at Derek Eller Gallery, NYC (Review)," ArteFuse, August 18 (Link)
- Pricco, Evan. "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson Takes Us to "Wali’s Farm"," Juxtapoz Magazine, August 15 (Link)
- Dolan, Maegan. "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson," Artforum, July (Link)
- Bishara, Hakim. "What Kim Kardashian Taught Me About Art Fairs." Hyperallergic, May 12
- Schwendener, Martha. "The Independent, More Inclusive Than Ever," The New York Times, May 11
- 2022
- Galleries Now Staff. "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson: Everything Go Scatter," Galleries Now, January (Link)
- “Our Selection of Galleries to Visit During London Gallery Weekend," 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair, February 2
- 2021
- Ocula Staff. "Joseph Olisaemeka Wilson: Olisaemeka," Ocula, May (Link)
- Bogojev, Sasha. “The Loneliest Sport Group Exhibition @ Spazio Amanita, NYC,” Juxtapoz Magazine, November 16
- Weiss, Lois. “Empty NYC office floors are taking on new life as art studios," New York Post, April 22
- Petrarca, Emilia. “A Rooftop Artists’ Salon: Figure drawing alfresco," Vulture, April 15
- McCaffrey, Fergus. "Seven/Seven: The Fraught Landscape," Mutual Art, January 20