William T. Williams

William Thomas Williams

American, born 1942

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The image displays overlapping geometric shapes such as rectangles and parallelograms arranged in an abstract formation. The shapes are colored in vibrant hues like red, blue, green, yellow, and purple, intersecting at various angles. The pattern resembles a chaotic mosaic or tangled web, reminiscent of a city map. The bold, solid colors create a dynamic composition that leads the eye in multiple directions across the canvas.
William T. Williams, Hawk's Return, 1969-1970, acrylic on canvas, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, Gift of the Collectors Committee, and Gift of Funds from Helen Brown Bechtel, Maria Elena Weissman, Susan and Jonathan Bram, The Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation, Patricia Alford President, Winona and Raymond Massie, and Karyn Greenfield, 2025.35.1

Hawk's Return

William T. Williams · 1969-1970 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2025.35.1

The image features a variety of geometric shapes and lines in vivid colors like pink, yellow, orange, lime green, blue, and purple. The shapes include circles, triangles, rectangles, and lines overlapping each other in a dynamic composition.
William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd., HKL4, 1970, color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper, Gift of Rodney M. Miller, Sr. and Billy E. Hodges, 2017.47.4

HKL4

William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd. · 1970 · color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper ·  Accession ID  2017.47.4

The image shows overlapping geometric shapes with sharp angles and intersecting lines, creating an abstract design. Shapes include a central brown pentagon-like form, pink and red arcs, and various triangles and parallelograms in blue, purple, orange, and green. These shapes interlock around the central form. The design features vibrant colors and a dynamic arrangement, resembling a kaleidoscope pattern or a patchwork quilt.
William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd., HKL1, 1970, color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper, Gift of Rodney M. Miller, Sr. and Billy E. Hodges, 2017.47.1

HKL1

William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd. · 1970 · color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper ·  Accession ID  2017.47.1

The image depicts an array of intersecting shapes and lines, with triangles and curved arcs intertwining across the composition. The artwork combines vivid colors such as pink, green, blue, and orange to create a vibrant tapestry. The main shape resembles a pink, diamond-like form bordered by a thick, dark blue triangular outline. Surrounding this central figure are various colorful lines that weave in and out.
William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd., HKL3, 1970, color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper, Gift of Rodney M. Miller, Sr. and Billy E. Hodges, 2017.47.3

HKL3

William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd. · 1970 · color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper ·  Accession ID  2017.47.3

The image displays a series of overlapping geometric shapes, predominantly triangles and arcs, converging toward the center in an abstract manner. The shapes are rendered in multiple colors including turquoise, brown, pink, orange, and red, resembling the complexity of a kaleidoscope or stained glass window. The symmetric arrangement and intersection of lines create a dynamic visual, akin to a futuristic architectural blueprint or an elaborate abstract cityscape seen from above.
William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd., HKL2, 1970, color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper, Gift of Rodney M. Miller, Sr. and Billy E. Hodges, 2017.47.2

HKL2

William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd. · 1970 · color screenprint on RIVES BFK paper ·  Accession ID  2017.47.2

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HKL Portfolio

William T. Williams, H.K.L. Ltd. · 1970 · portfolio of four color screenprinst on RIVES BFK paper ·  Accession ID  2017.47.1-4

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Harlem Angels

William T. Williams · 1968 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2025.36.1