Carmen Grice Williams - Artist's Statement
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in many areas and media of Art. I have
used clay, photographic plates, printmaking, water color and even dance to express my passions. For the last few years,
creating using water media and handmade paper has inspired me to capture and express my love of nature. Biomorphic,
natural shapes dominate my work in landscapes, cactus, blossoms, butterflies and birds.
Our wonderful desert is constantly inspiring. Since coming to this special place I have enjoyed
exploring the southwest with it s variety of light, shadow and austerity. My intense interest in landscapes and biomorphic
images is a result of my studies of Georgia O'Keefe and other exceptional women artists. I have also been powerfully
influenced by the color and design of Frida Kahlo.
Carmen Williams - Artist and Community Volunteer
Carmen Williams is an artist who has lived in Tucson since 1993. She previously taught art in San Francisco, Venezuela, Southern California and Arizona. Carmen received her B.A. in Printmaking in 1973 from Cal State Hayward University and her teaching Credential in 1977 from San Francisco State. Art has always been a part of Carmen's life. Her formal training began in high school and continued through receiving Secondary and Elementary Credentials which have provided her with the opportunity to teach art at every level, from kindergarten to Adult Education. She's also studied dance - ballet and jazz and performed semi-professionally.
Her special interests in landscapes, still life and under water photography add intensity to her work, providing many of the inspirations visible in her unique use of color. She relishes travel and has experienced Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Fiji, Europe and Australia. The flow of life in other cultures continues to express itself in her imagination and artistry.
Carmen is currently a juried Associate member of The Contemporary Artists of Southern Arizona and Paperworks. She is also an active volunteer with Rescue a Golden of Arizona.
Contact the artist: carmen@lyric-arts.com
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