Shirley Williams Art
‘Expressing the energy of color & texture’
THE STUDIO GALLERY
3080 Grand Marais Road East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8W 5A3
519-980-4852
https://www.shirleywilliamsart.com
[email protected]
Expressing the Energy of Nature through Tactile Layers of Color and Texture.
New Paintings
Sunrise Forest’ ID# 2410
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
36 x 36 inches. (92 x 92 cm)
© 2024
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
36 x 36 inches. (92 x 92 cm)
© 2024
Twilight Passage ID# 2409
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
36 x 36 inches. (92 x 92 cm)
© 2024
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
36 x 36 inches. (92 x 92 cm)
© 2024
Across the River ID# 2407
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
20 x 20 inches. (51 x 51 cm)
© 2024
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
20 x 20 inches. (51 x 51 cm)
© 2024
Artists Statement
My eye has been drawn to the horizon since my childhood experience of long scenic car rides with my parents. During these extended exploratory trips driving through Europe, Canada and the United States, I watched blurred landscapes slide by through squinted eyes from the backseat.
To me, the middle band between the foreground of earth and the distant skyline is always the most exciting. This is where the shapes, textures and bursts of color stand out in highest contrast. It’s where the energy between opposites is at its most electric.
My abstract landscape paintings explore this heightened sense of energy as expressions of color and organic texture. Rather than depicting specific scenes, this series takes an imaginary journey in nature that feels familiar at a subconscious level.
Each painting explores a distinct and unique palette of colors in an organic composition to evoke movement and flow. Multiple layers of acrylic paint, in various consistencies, are built up on the surface of each stretched canvas to mimic the sensuous tactility of encaustic wax.
The combinations of color and physically applied texture create a vibrational interaction that is palpable. The result offers an impression of nature that brings forth lingering memories of a forgotten landscape.
The aim of my art is to create a sensory experience that emits vibrational energy from its surface and creates an irresistible urge to touch. I want the viewer to feel the essence of the landscape, and immerse themselves in the colorful world that I've created.
My eye has been drawn to the horizon since my childhood experience of long scenic car rides with my parents. During these extended exploratory trips driving through Europe, Canada and the United States, I watched blurred landscapes slide by through squinted eyes from the backseat.
To me, the middle band between the foreground of earth and the distant skyline is always the most exciting. This is where the shapes, textures and bursts of color stand out in highest contrast. It’s where the energy between opposites is at its most electric.
My abstract landscape paintings explore this heightened sense of energy as expressions of color and organic texture. Rather than depicting specific scenes, this series takes an imaginary journey in nature that feels familiar at a subconscious level.
Each painting explores a distinct and unique palette of colors in an organic composition to evoke movement and flow. Multiple layers of acrylic paint, in various consistencies, are built up on the surface of each stretched canvas to mimic the sensuous tactility of encaustic wax.
The combinations of color and physically applied texture create a vibrational interaction that is palpable. The result offers an impression of nature that brings forth lingering memories of a forgotten landscape.
The aim of my art is to create a sensory experience that emits vibrational energy from its surface and creates an irresistible urge to touch. I want the viewer to feel the essence of the landscape, and immerse themselves in the colorful world that I've created.
‘Chromatic Landscapes’
The ‘Chromatic Landscape' series has me coming back full circle to painting abstract landscapes through the lens of various color palettes.
Ever since I was a small girl, watching the landscape fly by from the backseat of my parents car, the horizon line has been a point of fascination. To this day, one of my favorite things to do, is drive along the Detroit River to and from my studio every day. The horizon slides by my peripheral vision and I feel exhilarated by the blur of color.
My paintings continue to be created with multiple layers of color that interact with one another in different ways depending on the light and angle of view. The closer you get to the painting, the more distinct each color becomes. I’ve limited my palette for this series to only three colors plus black and white.
My process is intuitive, painterly and abstract as I respond to the memories of the energy the landscape exudes.
This new series of original paintings ranges from small framed pieces to large scale canvases. All are focused on the energetic buzz of color and a textured surface that looks like encaustic wax.
Summer Rain
#2334Size: 36 X 36 x 2 inches (92 x 92 cm)
Original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$2,900.
#2334Size: 36 X 36 x 2 inches (92 x 92 cm)
Original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$2,900.
In the Distance
#233536 X 36 x 2 inches (92 x 92 cm)
Original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$ 2,900.
#233536 X 36 x 2 inches (92 x 92 cm)
Original acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$ 2,900.
‘Forces of Nature’
Emerald Vista. ID# 2016
48 x 48 x 2 inches. (122 x 122 cm)
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$3900.
48 x 48 x 2 inches. (122 x 122 cm)
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
One only. Copyright 2023
$3900.
NATURE’S RHYTHMS # 2219
Size: 48 X 20 inches FRAMED
$1,900.
(including professional black wood frame)
Size: 48 X 20 inches FRAMED
$1,900.
(including professional black wood frame)
NEST #2206Size:
24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm)
$990.
24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm)
$990.
My paintings are always about capturing my feelings and thoughts about something I see.
‘Nest’ is a perfect example of this.
A small bird in a nest caught my attention one day. Near the tree, lush flowers and plants grew in abundance. And at that moment, that small bird, so full of joyful life, raised my spirits and inspired me.
‘Nest’ is a perfect example of this.
A small bird in a nest caught my attention one day. Near the tree, lush flowers and plants grew in abundance. And at that moment, that small bird, so full of joyful life, raised my spirits and inspired me.
DANCING CLOUDS -2 #2303
Size: 20 X 20 inches ( 51 x 51 cm)
Original acrylic on canvas painting.
One only.
$990.
Size: 20 X 20 inches ( 51 x 51 cm)
Original acrylic on canvas painting.
One only.
$990.
BIOGRAPHY
Shirley Williams has been a professional, award-winning artist for over 25 years.
She is best known for her multi-layered abstract paintings inspired by the intrinsic energies of color, nature forms and tactile texture. Her paintings have been exhibited in major cities across Canada and the US.
In addition to Caesars International, major corporate collections include Hubb International, General Motors, BMO Financial, Ethan Allen Global and A & W Food Service, to name only a few.
Her paintings can be found in public collections such as Ronald McDonald House, University of Windsor, Ste. Cecile Academy Library and WFCU. Major private collections include the Zekelman Foundation and the Odette Foundation.
Shirley Williams has won numerous Art Grants over the years. She was the recipient of the prestigious Endowment for the Arts, Elizabeth Havelock Foundation Award in 2012 for mid-career artists. She was also honored to receive a Letter of Recognition from Canadian Prime Minister Harper and Mayor Ed Francis, City of Windsor in 2013.
She currently works in a large airy warehouse studio in Windsor, Ontario, across the river from Detroit, Michigan
Shirley Williams has been a professional, award-winning artist for over 25 years.
She is best known for her multi-layered abstract paintings inspired by the intrinsic energies of color, nature forms and tactile texture. Her paintings have been exhibited in major cities across Canada and the US.
In addition to Caesars International, major corporate collections include Hubb International, General Motors, BMO Financial, Ethan Allen Global and A & W Food Service, to name only a few.
Her paintings can be found in public collections such as Ronald McDonald House, University of Windsor, Ste. Cecile Academy Library and WFCU. Major private collections include the Zekelman Foundation and the Odette Foundation.
Shirley Williams has won numerous Art Grants over the years. She was the recipient of the prestigious Endowment for the Arts, Elizabeth Havelock Foundation Award in 2012 for mid-career artists. She was also honored to receive a Letter of Recognition from Canadian Prime Minister Harper and Mayor Ed Francis, City of Windsor in 2013.
She currently works in a large airy warehouse studio in Windsor, Ontario, across the river from Detroit, Michigan
Shirley Williams Art
‘Expressing the energy of color & texture’
THE STUDIO GALLERY
3080 Grand Marais Road East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8W 5A3
519-980-4852
https://www.shirleywilliamsart.com
[email protected]
‘Expressing the energy of color & texture’
THE STUDIO GALLERY
3080 Grand Marais Road East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8W 5A3
519-980-4852
https://www.shirleywilliamsart.com
[email protected]
