Name: Demetrius Wilson
Class Year: 2018
Title: Independent Fine Artist
Organization Name: Demetrius Wilson Studio
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
Painter in the Fine Art World
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
Just before Covid hit I managed to get into the Boston Art scene. Covid showed me I wanted way more so I decided to move to NY and pursue a MFA.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
MPE, BSU, Fashion Club
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
Fine Art — it allowed me to work relentlessly towards my goal of being an established fine artist
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
Strengthened my ability to not just talk but communicate effectively with my words.
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
Pursue your goals but develop structure so that you aren’t banking on hopes with no foundation.