Ife Williams
Lamentations I, 2020
Thrown and altered porcelain, glaze and underglaze
6 x 26 x 3 inches
Courtesy of the artist.

Born in Atlanta, art has played a central role in her life since early childhood. Ife Williams began her formal training in sculpture at Interlochen Arts Academy in Northern Michigan, receiving her BFA in Sculpture and Metalsmithing from University of Michigan's School of Art and Architecture and going on to study at Syracuse University, where she completed coursework for a Masters of Arts Degree in Museum Studies. During a two year Sculptor-in-Residence at the Paul Abrams Endowment Project in Miami, Williams developed an apprenticeship program for teens, led workshops for Florida Arts Educators and created original artworks using traditional stone carving techniques. A residency at The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences was pivotal in her transition from stone to clay. In recent years, she has worked to refine her voice and establish a visual dialogue with thrown and altered porcelain wall installations, developing her own alphabet which she uses to sprinkle thoughts across the surfaces of both functional and sculptural works. In her current role as Deputy Director of The Hambidge Center, Williams continues to be active in the region's diverse arts communities, wearing the hat of both Artist and Administrator. Her work can be found in private collections across the United States and as far abroad as Japan.

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