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Deborah Williams was born in Syracuse, New York. She has been a fulltime artist for 10 years and currently creates her sculpture in the River Bottom Pottery & Galleria in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., where her works are on display.Deborah has participated in many exhibitions which include those held at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the prestigious Salmagundi Club in NYC, NY. Her sculptures have also been on display at the Montgomery Art Association in Maryland, among other venues.The artist’s inspiration comes from her personal life experiences in addition to the ever-changing world events. She is the recipient of several awards for her sculptures that represent social commentaries and shine light on those who have been either mistreated or forgotten. For instance, she is the recipient of “Best in Show” from The Art Association of Harrisburg for her sculpture “Standing Rock”, which was inspired by the plight of the Lakota tribe protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. Her additional awards include “First Prize Sculpture” for “Judas” from the Art Association of Harrisburg and the “Frank C. Wright Award Medal of Honor Plus Award” for her sculpture “Lucinda” from the American Artists Professional League, and more. Since childhood Deborah has shown an innate talent and desire to create three dimensional forms. A bust she made from clay earned her a scholarship to attend Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. Although her formal art education was temporarily delayed, her passion to produce paintings and sculptures never ceased. Later, she returned to school to pursue her art career and obtained a BA in Computer Science and Visual Arts from New York State University. Deborah’s profound sensitivity and empathy shine through her sculptures and express all sides of the emotional spectrum. She explains, “Love, loss, joy, and inner strength; these are the common threads my work draws from. It is my hope that each figure will share that message to the world
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About
BIO
Deborah Williams was born in Syracuse, New York. She has been a fulltime artist for 10 years and currently creates her sculpture in the River Bottom Pottery & Galleria in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., where her works are on display.Deborah has participated in many exhibitions which include those held at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the prestigious Salmagundi Club in NYC, NY. Her sculptures have also been on display at the Montgomery Art Association in Maryland, among other venues.The artist’s inspiration comes from her personal life experiences in addition to the ever-changing world events. She is the recipient of several awards for her sculptures that represent social commentaries and shine light on those who have been either mistreated or forgotten. For instance, she is the recipient of “Best in Show” from The Art Association of Harrisburg for her sculpture “Standing Rock”, which was inspired by the plight of the Lakota tribe protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. Her additional awards include “First Prize Sculpture” for “Judas” from the Art Association of Harrisburg and the “Frank C. Wright Award Medal of Honor Plus Award” for her sculpture “Lucinda” from the American Artists Professional League, and more. Since childhood Deborah has shown an innate talent and desire to create three dimensional forms. A bust she made from clay earned her a scholarship to attend Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. Although her formal art education was temporarily delayed, her passion to produce paintings and sculptures never ceased. Later, she returned to school to pursue her art career and obtained a BA in Computer Science and Visual Arts from New York State University. Deborah’s profound sensitivity and empathy shine through her sculptures and express all sides of the emotional spectrum. She explains, “Love, loss, joy, and inner strength; these are the common threads my work draws from. It is my hope that each figure will share that message to the world
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