TUJ Art I’m Caitlin Wilson from Buffalo, New York, and I specialize in creating horror-based images. I’m fascinated by exploring different themes within the genre of horror and observing how viewers react to my work. In my artistic practice, I frequently utilize paper, ink, pencil, and fake blood which is distinctive as it aligns well with my theme, adding an unconventional element to my work.
Key elements of my visual identity include blood patterns and a pronounced use of reds and blacks throughout my artworks. My focus lies in depicting horror characters, scenes, and narratives, exploring various aspects of horror through visual storytelling in order to get a strong reaction from viewers. I began my artistic journey blending elements of cuteness with horror. Over time, my focus shifted exclusively to exploring diverse themes within the horror genre.
The Creepy Clown series and Ju-On Poster series, both created in 2023, are pivotal in defining my artistic portfolio. One of my notable artworks is Creepiest Clown from the Creepy Clown series, a CMYK silkscreen print on paper. It features a photograph of myself in self-applied special effects makeup, serving as a self-portrait. The artwork is distinguished by its heavy saturation in red, intensifying its horror and gore elements while maintaining visibility of the underlying image.
Portfolio
Creepy Clown Series, 2023, silkscreen prints on paper and plastic (8 images), 21 x 26 cm each except Mishmash Clowns (last image) 25 x 35 cm
Ju-On Poster Series, 2023, silkscreen prints on paper, 29 x 42 cm each
Horror Text and Images, 2024, risograph print on paper, 29 x 42 cm each
Yokai Visit (Diptych), 2024, color pencil drawings on paper, 29 x 42 cm each
Blood Bound Book, 2023, paper, cardboard and fake blood, size various
Always Watching, 2023, laser print with fake blood, size various
:), 2023, silkscreen print, on paper, cardboard and fake blood, size various
🙂 Part 2, 2023, colored pencil drawings on paper glued on laser print, size various
Biography
Caitlin Wilson was born in Buffalo, New York, in 2001 and currently resides in Yokohama, Japan. She is a multidisciplinary artist whose work centers around printmaking and drawing. Wilson employs various mediums, including silkscreen prints, dry-point printmaking, as well as graphite and color pencils. She is best known for her haunting and evocative artworks that focus on the idea of horror, exploring themes such as ghosts, yokai, crime/murder, and gore, often portrayed in dark color palettes that accentuate the eerie atmosphere of her works.
Wilson’s work is characterized by its immersive exploration of different facets of horror, drawing viewers into unsettling narratives and gorey imagery. Some notable works include her silkscreen prints Ju-On Poster, an illustrative graphic design style poster inspired by the Japanese horror movie Ju-On, and Creepy Clown, a horror themed self portrait in which she used special effects horror make-up and took a picture to create a CMYK print.
Caitlin Wilson’s artwork has been featured in a number of exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including curated showcases at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and at Temple University Japan. Through these exhibitions, Wilson’s pieces have established her as a significant talent in contemporary horror-themed art.