LAVON VAN WILLIAMS

LaVon Van Williams’ bas-relief works chronicle the essence of his heritage, serving as lasting tributes to the pioneering relatives who came before him by capturing the stories and traditions that honor his family’s celestial guidance. Williams’ figures are emotive and energetic, inhabiting dynamic compositions that construct authentic and engaging worlds, releasing his art from its strict wooden form. His “urban folk art” reaches audiences distinctly and strikingly, combining the tactile physicality of carving with a confident sense of color and intentionality that emerges in both his 3D and 2D works.