Thistle Wise is a non-binary oil painter based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Wise’s work discusses indentity and the gender binary, opening a conversation between the inner and outer selves along with the folkloric influences of their hometown.

Working in traditional portraiture, their expressive brushwork combines with the neon landscapes of the twentieth century to create a juxtaposition of nostalgic identity and the gothic supernatural.

Originally from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, Wise graduated with honors from The School of Visual Arts in New York City. They have a penchant for unicorns, queer literature, and pink glitter.