ANITA WILLIAMS
Artist | Educator | Dreamer
ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings are about movement. The act of painting is a physical and mental practice. I am moving my body, I am using my arms, my legs as well as my hands. I perform rituals before I start. I need to turn on music and breathe before I prepare my palette. Once I start, I paint for several hours.
The subject matter can be my unique view of nature. I see trees as characters. I am drawn to the negative space between their branches or the gleam of late afternoon light as it lands on twigs that might not otherwise be noticed. I paint flowers as an act of observation and meditation.
I also paint for the pure act of composition. I am thinking of movement and balance, color, notes, focal points, relationships between spaces rather than subject matter. I do not anticipate the finish. I immerse myself in the act of painting.
LATEST BLOG POST
Phoenix, Sept. 15, 2017
I completed this painting during my sabbatical. This is one of my non-objective paintings inspired by music and movement. I started it with an acrylic grid. I modified the grid through wiping out areas until I found a pleasing positive shape...
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EXHIBITION NEWS
Nov. 5, 2017
Today was a great day! I was invited to a women's empowerment brunch, organized by my former amazing and beautiful student, Tatiana. I spent the afternoon at the York Art Association's Juried Art Exhibition. Two of my paintings were accepted and I was honored to meet many wonderful York County artists and supporters of the Arts.
Nov. 2, 2017
New exhibits this week. Two entries accepted in to the York Art Association Open Juried Exhibition and two entries in the Ocean City, New Jersey Juried Exhibition.