Earl Williams- Artist

About Earl Williams:

Earl Williams, a multi-disciplinary artist, brings an unwaivering, relentlessness to his thought-provoking works. Born Detroit, Michigan, Earl's artistic journey has been influenced by traveling within and beyond of the Motor City. 

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With an unwavering passion that can unlock a re-renaissance, Earl has set on a path of furthering his artistic educational exploration. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design at Wayne State University, continuing after a car acciden Thanksgiving 2021 he combines his formal education with a lifelong dedication to honing his craft constantly. 

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Earl's works transcend his traditional art upbringing, seamlessly flowing into various forms, styles and mediums of expression to convey his narratives through a range of prowess in the arts. From intricate graphic illustrations to traditional mediums, expanding to music and poetry. He invites a more than visual journey that swells with possibilities of endless exploration. His artistic vision is rooted in his ability to fuse the technical aspects of graphic design with the rawness of reality. Earl creates pieces that resonate with viewers, inviting them to reflect on their own stories and perspectives. 

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Earl has received accolades such as the Silver Key DPSCD Scholastic Art Award and the Silver Key Scholastic Art Award, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft. His works have been exhibited in renowned venues, including Salonnière's Art & Activism at Shinola 2020 Art and Activism and the DPSCD Scholastic Art Exhibition at the DIA. 

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Earl contributes to his community as an active art resident whether through programs like PSBI DPSCD Ambassador at Detroit School of Arts. He is committed to bringing an impact throught what ways we communicate

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With each brushstroke and creative endeavour, Earl Williams continues to push boundaries and redefine the meaning of the artist. Through his thought-provoking pieces, he invites audiences to explore these places he hold that are both beautifulful and battered. 

Earl's journey pursues as multi-disciplinary artist dedicated to his crafts, he ensures that his future holds in store creations and achievements. 

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Artist CV: 

Earl L. Williams III 

Multi-disciplinary Artist 

Phone: 313-701-4490 

Email: earl.williams72203@gmail.com 

ARTIST STATEMENT: 

Earl Williams is a multi-disciplinary artist and current Graphic Design undergraduate at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. His works combine raw, emotional expression with technical skill to create thought-provoking pieces that reflect his experiences growing up in the Motor City. As an artist, honing my craft through a lifelong passion for unlocking new and different communications in my works has helped navigate many types of complex situations faced. 

  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  

- Undergraduate, Graphic Design, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (present) 

- Diploma, Visual Arts, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, Michigan  

AWARDS: 

- Silver Key DPSCD Scholastic Art Award, the DIA, Detroit, MI (2020) 

- Silver Key Scholastic Art Award (2019)  

EXHIBITIONS: 

-2019 DPSCD Art Exhibition @ the DIA: Silver Key (work: Lone Tree Cliff 2018)

-2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and College of Creative Studies : Silver Key( work: Multi-Perspective Self Portrait; 2019)

- Salonnière's Art & Activism at Shinola 2020 Art and Activism (October 2020) 

- Silver Key DPSCD Scholastic Art Exhibition, the DIA, Detroit, MI (2020, 2019) 

BIBLIOGRAPHY/PRESS:  

- Daniela Lisi for Salonniere "Black artists, collectors celebrated at art salon" Crain's Detroit (2020)