I have such admiration for people who live moment to moment, seizing each day as if it were their last. The artwork of Houston artist Michelle Y. Williams is the artistic equivalent of the ultimate in uninhibited spontaneity.
Plan I, mixed media on canvas, 56×58
Perhaps it is the perceived improvisation of abstracts like Williams’ that attracts me so deeply. They call to the place in my spirit that longs to be the kind of person who doesn’t need to plan carefully, one who can just pick up and go at a moment’s notice.
12-143, mixed media, 12×12
Pops of fluid color flow across the canvas among veiled foggy tones and textures, like vivid mirage-like pools.
Plan K, mixed media on canvas, 52×52
In the midst of the tonal textures, we find surprises of color and light. It’s almost as if we’re wandering lost through the fog, catching glimpses of life in the mist.
Plan h, mixed media on canvas, 56×58
Plan i, mixed media on canvas, 56×58
Please visit Michelle Y. Williams’ website to see more of her work. If you happen to be near Tulsa, OK, be sure to check out her current exhibition at Exhibit by Abersons, a beautifully curated gallery!
Featured image is Plan G, mixed media on canvas, 77×39. All images are via the artist’s website.
The Wandering Youth
May 23, 2012 at 12:41 PMI love these so much. Beautiful work
Lesley
May 23, 2012 at 1:01 PMSo glad you enjoyed Michelle’s work!
the organic artist
May 24, 2012 at 8:51 PMNice choise Lesley, I love the spontaneity!
Lesley
May 25, 2012 at 8:01 AMThanks, Deb! Hope you’re doing well!
freudefinder
May 25, 2012 at 2:09 AMGreetings from Hamburg – I love this art and find it realy difficult to live each moment – but I still try. Enjoying sitting in the garden with birds concert and seeing your photos – great
Lesley
May 25, 2012 at 7:56 AMHello! Glad Michelle Williams’ work added to your lovely afternoon!
Cheers!
Lesley