VIEW IN MY ROOM
Canada
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 60 W x 40 H x 1.5 D in
Artist Recognition
Artist featured in a collection
My introduction to the world of Virtual Reality began with "Dreams of Dali," a program that showcased Dali's "Angelus." Despite lacking a formal art education, I found myself resonating with Dali's unique perspective. Little did I realize that Dali's take on the "Angelus" was just one interpretation of Jean-François Millet's original piece, crafted between 1857 and 1859. Stepping into the virtual realm of this artwork was awe-inspiring. As I ascended the monumental figures, Dali's distant elephants paraded past, accompanied by the gentle whisper of a simulated summer breeze through my headphones. It was as though I stood within the very scene itself, an experience that deepened my admiration for Dali's artistic brilliance and left me yearning for more. Empowered by Dali's unconventional view, I contributed my own perspective to the ongoing conversation. His intense theory on sexual tension prompted me to reflect on the pressures modern relationships face. As society's focus shifted from mere survival to the imperative of effective communication, I couldn't ignore the prevalent challenge we encounter in truly connecting with one another. As an artist, I recognize the potential for dialogue to address global issues. Through "The Angelus," I found a medium to channel these reflections, echoing Dali's enduring influence. Just as Dali's artworks resonated across generations, my personal encounter with his creations drives a perspective aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding in our ever-evolving world. This encounter also highlights the pivotal role of building stronger bridges between individuals, fostering a more connected and empathetic society.
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:60 W x 40 H x 1.5 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
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William was born in 1978. Several years later, he told his folks he wanted to be an artist. Being of a supportive nature, they gave him some pencils and paper. In doing so they also gave him a career. William was one of those people with the good fortune to discover early on where the deposit of talent lay within himself. He found joy in doing something he was naturally good at, and, as with any such endeavour, good return on invested time led to greater investment. In 1990, William was diagnosed with life-threatening liver failure. A diagnosis of leukaemia soon followed. He was eleven. For the next three years he lived with the knowledge that it could all end at any moment. Living with such conditions cannot help but alter one’s perspective on life. Moreover, that change in outlook never truly departs, and has informed so much of William’s work as an adult. Lying in the hospital bed, William remembers asking his folks for pencils and paper. It was at this point that Ruth and John knew their son was recovering. For many, art is a way of life, or a welcome escape from it. For William, art became a way back to life. High school would expose William to many new techniques – he was fortunate to have teachers who recognised his ability and then encouraged him to extend himself in new directions. It is a tenet he continues to hold to, never content to confine himself to one discipline. Following school, William decided to join the army. He served for three years then left, returning to the Gold Coast which had always been his home. His pencils and paper would sit, mostly unused, for four years. But talent, that strange and indomitable beast, would not stop seeking a way out. In 2003, William abandoned any pretence towards living a 9 to 5 life. He set about in earnest what that deposit of talent – that rich vein that can never be tapped out – demanded of him; to be refined, enriched, and utilised. He rented out a studio apartment and filled it with the tools of his craft. There he would live for the next five years, surrounded by his creations, his adventures into imagination – and it was here that he underwent the metamorphosis that took him from amateur artist to professional. By 2009 William knew that it was time to venture into the wider world, starting with Canada, a decision that would herald a new phase in his life and would have a profound effect on his work. Not only that, he found his feet attached solidly into the live painting scene.
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