BIO

Wesley Hosey (b. 1979, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA) is a contemporary painter based in Würzburg, Germany. Working primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, Wesley is best known for his unique style "Weird Stuff." These works feature random brush-stroke backgrounds overlaid with "found objects" drawn using Posca pens, often evoking the sensation of laying in a grassy field, finding random animals while observing the clouds overhead. His paintings are typically rendered on large panoramic canvases.

Wesley's art explores the concept of finding meaning in randomness. His subject matter centers on the idea that random background colors can reveal objects that seemingly leap from the canvas without any inherent meaning or reason. This ambiguity encourages viewers to speculate and derive their own interpretations, making each piece a personal experience.

Wesley Hosey has exhibited his work in notable venues, including "Art of the Month" at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the mainART2024 exhibition in Margetshöchheim, Germany. His commissioned works, such as the U.S. Army Barracks Unit Wall Logos in Georgia, have also garnered attention. His pieces are held in various private national and international collections, reflecting his influence and the broad appeal of his artistic vision.

Wesley Hosey (Wizzel Ho)

Born in 1979 in Texas, USA

Resides and works in Würzburg, Germany

Education/Training:

1998-1999:Associate´s of Arts, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa Alabama, USA

Exhibitions:

1997: Art of the Month, Hillcrest Highschool, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

1999: U.S. Army Barracks Unit Wall Logo, Ft. Benning Georgia, USA

2000: U.S. Army Barracks Unit Logo, Augusta Georgia, USA

2024: mainART2024, Margetshöchheim, Germany

Grants:

1998: Scholarship of Study Commercial Art, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa Alabama, USA