ArtWalk at the Shores 2025
Artist Gerry Wilson was born in Racine, Wisconsin. Wilson's first fascination with
photography was aboard the Battleship USS New Jersey. His inspiration was a
Life Magazine photographer who was assigned to record a nine month" cruise
book" documenting his ship in Vietnam.After completing service, he moved to
California and received his degree in photography.
Wilson then became an assistant to a highly acclaimed advertising photographer
Tom Kelley, who photographed the famous Marilyn Monroe calender. He studied
under Kelley, developing his lighting skills, balance and composition. For over
twenty years, Wilson operated his own studio in Hollywood, shooting everything
from museum surfboards to the Academy Awards.After capuring an image Wilson
applies a photo filter that enhances the image resulting in an art print resembling a
fine art painting.
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