CONSTRUCTED ELEMENTS
2006 - 2008

Constructed Elements is a series of paintings exploring the four alchemical elements: earth, fire, air, and water.

These works are abstract representations of virtual constructed realities. They incorporate ephemeral forms - wind, cloud formations, waves - and the inevitable conditions produced by the forces of nature when ancient elemental balances are disturbed.

Although the paintings in the Constructed Elements series may appear to reference actual geographic locations and weather conditions that may exist or have once existed, the images do not exist in photographic form.

The paintings are constructed from 3D CAD drawings drawn to scale in true mathematical perspective. Using this approach, Williams creates images that could not have been photographed or derived from photography.

The computer drawings provide secure footing for the ink studies. The imagery in the paintings springs from seeing the wind, inhabiting clouds, knowing the sea.

All paintings are executed with dry pigments mixed in oil medium. This method allows subtle glazing to produce tightly detailed images of fleeting moments and ephemeral forms.

There are 18 works in this series. All works are painted with dry pigments in alkyd medium on aluminum panels.

Cat. No. 244 - Storm Surge 17" X 36"

Cat. No. 252 - Wall Cloud Forming 24" X 24" - Private Collection

Cat. No. 254 - Downpour 24" X 24" - Private Collection

Cat. No. 256 - Wave Crest 24" X 24" - Private Collection

Cat. No. 258 - Wave Crest Night 24" X 24" - Private Collection

Cat. No. 263 - Afternoon 24" X 24" - Private Collection