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'''Paul Cordes Wilm''' (born [[November 17]], [[1970]] in Theodore, Mobile County) is a visual artist, musician and writer residing in [[Birmingham]]. Wilm and his identical twin brother [[Peter Wilm|Peter]] were the last of five siblings. Wilm moved to [[Montevallo]] in [[1990]] to attend the [[University of Montevallo]]. After graduating with a degree in English, Wilm moved to Birmingham to work with the [[Birmingham AIDS Outreach]] working with AIDS victims. | '''Paul Cordes Wilm''' (born [[November 17]], [[1970]] in Theodore, Mobile County) is a visual artist, musician, filmmaker, videographer, and writer residing in [[Birmingham]]. Wilm and his identical twin brother [[Peter Wilm|Peter]] were the last of five siblings. Wilm moved to [[Montevallo]] in [[1990]] to attend the [[University of Montevallo]]. After graduating with a degree in English, Wilm moved to Birmingham to work with the [[Birmingham AIDS Outreach]] working with AIDS victims. | ||
Wilm's paintings have been shown at [[Bare Hands Gallery]], [[Crestwood Coffee]] and other venues, are regularly exhibited at [[Naked Art]] and [[ArtWalk]], and have been featured as cover art on ''[[Black & White]]'' and ''[[Birmingham Weekly]]'' newspapers. His style combines pop art with elements of folk art, and has thus been labeled "folk-pop" [http://www.forkitude.com/paulcordeswilm/pcwpress.html]. His paintings are on display in various spots around Birmingham, including [[ROJO]]. Pop artist Andy Warhol and Montgomery folk artist [[Mose T]] are cited as infleunces. Wilm has been in various local bands, including [[Every Alice on Earth]], [[Nowhere Squares]] and [[Fred and Daily]]. He has also directed music videos for the band Enon which have aired on MTV Europe. | Wilm's paintings have been shown at [[Bare Hands Gallery]], [[Crestwood Coffee]] and other venues, are regularly exhibited at [[Naked Art]] and [[ArtWalk]], and have been featured as cover art on ''[[Black & White]]'' and ''[[Birmingham Weekly]]'' newspapers. His style combines pop art with elements of folk art, and has thus been labeled "folk-pop" [http://www.forkitude.com/paulcordeswilm/pcwpress.html]. His paintings are on display in various spots around Birmingham, including [[ROJO]]. Pop artist Andy Warhol and Montgomery folk artist [[Mose T]] are cited as infleunces. Wilm has been in various local bands, including [[Every Alice on Earth]], [[Nowhere Squares]] and [[Fred and Daily]]. He has also directed music videos for the band Enon which have aired on MTV Europe. | ||
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Wilm has also done murals at local restaurants including [[Bottletree]] and [[Big Bad Breakfast]]. | Wilm has also done murals at local restaurants including [[Bottletree]] and [[Big Bad Breakfast]]. | ||
Wilm has directed music videos for the bands [[Wray]] and [[The Dirty Lungs]]. | |||
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* [http://www.paulcordeswilm.com Paul Cordes Wilm] official website | * [http://www.paulcordeswilm.com Paul Cordes Wilm] official website | ||
* [http://www.myspace.com/paulpaintings Paul Cordes Wilm's Paintings] on myspace.com | * [http://www.myspace.com/paulpaintings Paul Cordes Wilm's Paintings] on myspace.com | ||
* [http://vimeo.com/paulcordeswilm/videos Paul Cordes Wilm's videos] on vimeo.com | |||
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Revision as of 11:51, 29 December 2014
Paul Cordes Wilm (born November 17, 1970 in Theodore, Mobile County) is a visual artist, musician, filmmaker, videographer, and writer residing in Birmingham. Wilm and his identical twin brother Peter were the last of five siblings. Wilm moved to Montevallo in 1990 to attend the University of Montevallo. After graduating with a degree in English, Wilm moved to Birmingham to work with the Birmingham AIDS Outreach working with AIDS victims.
Wilm's paintings have been shown at Bare Hands Gallery, Crestwood Coffee and other venues, are regularly exhibited at Naked Art and ArtWalk, and have been featured as cover art on Black & White and Birmingham Weekly newspapers. His style combines pop art with elements of folk art, and has thus been labeled "folk-pop" [1]. His paintings are on display in various spots around Birmingham, including ROJO. Pop artist Andy Warhol and Montgomery folk artist Mose T are cited as infleunces. Wilm has been in various local bands, including Every Alice on Earth, Nowhere Squares and Fred and Daily. He has also directed music videos for the band Enon which have aired on MTV Europe.
Wilm released his first solo album, Eternal Ice Cream, on March 1, 2011 under the name Psychic Tuesday, which is the name of his blog.
In March, 2012, Wilm's art was featured at ArtFolk Gallery. That collection, entitled "Silent Majority", later was shown at galleries in Mobile and Huntsville.
Wilm has also done murals at local restaurants including Bottletree and Big Bad Breakfast.
Wilm has directed music videos for the bands Wray and The Dirty Lungs.
References
- Salwart, Jonas (July 1, 2004) Blatant Artist: Paul Cordes Wilm. Interview. Fleabomb.com
- Persons, Seth (July 29, 2009) Paul Cordes Wilm, part one. Interview. Birminghomo blog
- Legg, Catherine (February 9, 2011) "Must see exhibits." Shelby County Reporter
- Lowrey, Emily (March 7, 2012) "Paul Cordes Wilm’s ‘Silent Majority’ opens at Art Folk Gallery on March 9." Magic City Post
- Wake, Matt (August 6, 2012) "Birmingham artist Paul Cordes Wilm featured at Huntsville's Lowe Mill." Huntsville Times
- Lewellyn, Walter (November 20, 2013) "Reiventing Birmingham: Following Warhol's lead, Birmingham's art scene is on the cusp of greatness." Weld for Birmingham
External Links
- Paul Cordes Wilm website
- Paul Cordes Wilm official website
- Paul Cordes Wilm's Paintings on myspace.com
- Paul Cordes Wilm's videos on vimeo.com