2008

~RICCI ALBENDA

2007

~STEVE POWERS
~BRIAN BELOTT

2006

~BRENDAN CASS
~MARK ENGER
~MICHAEL WILLIAMS
~MARIE LORENZ
~STEVE BALKIN

2005

~PORTS BISHOP
~YUKI MINAMI
~CAROL BOVE

STUDIO VISIT  Photos by Nancy Smith

~MICHAEL WILLIAMS

2006-05-07

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS invited artlovers over to film a short take on "artlovers stalking prey" - Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NYC, Nov 22, 2005
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the short will have computer animation/digital effects superimposed onto the background. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Michael Williams lives and works out of a 3rd floor room - this is largest room he's had so far, in this communal house. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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the 3D art piece in the frame, with the plastic 'swan' and a sand vase, in the photo's center, was recently exhibited as part of the JOE BRADLEY installation at CANADA. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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artlovers prop, part of the flux, for a moment. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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the bed is tucked into a back corner, behind the giraffe. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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yes, that is a 'stalacite' hanging from the ceiling - looks like its positioned so that, just in case - it falls - it won't impale anybody in the bed ... Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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some photo/video props, on a table. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Mike Williams' studio is full of overflowing creativity; his paintings, found objects waiting to be put onto/or just there to inspire - paintings, art supplies, musical instruments, many various props & make-up for his photo & video shoots, and scattered in the midst, computer/technical equipment. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Michael Williams' paintings are witness to his free flowing creativity, and yet, reference American Folk Art, at the same time. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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looks to be a recent canvas, its not in a frame yet, Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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this one's got a demonic face at the center and a very complex background, Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Michael Williams studio visit. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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looks to be a work in progress. this particular one, with a definite American folktale reference. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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a more modernist, deconstructionist, to the moment, 21st century internationalist vision. NYC first saw Michael Williams work in the show 'You are My Sunshine, You is My Sunshine', which also featured work by DEVENDRA BANHART & BRIAN BELOTT, at CANADA, on the Lower East Side, in the summer of 2003. to see an early photo of Michael Willams and his artwork from that show, go to: summer 2003 report, and scroll down. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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the creative free-for-all, Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Mike Williams is a founding member of the art/performance band - 'slow jams band'. Michael Williams studio visit, Nov 22, 2005
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one random frame from one of many video/computer manipulated productions. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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Michael Williams is also into making digital photos in the instant photo booths in Tokyo, when he happens to be there. He seems to have a natural ability to work these machines, past their normal usage. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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image .. from digital Tokyo instant photo booth. He says the hardest part of making these photos, is contending with the hordes of sub-teenage Japanese girls who use the booths, and are totally freaked out to find a very tall, American male on their cultural territory. Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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to see more of these Tokyo photo booth images go to: Michael's site: trippyfx.com, Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005
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yo, Michael, thanks for letting artlovers document a moment in your world, Michael Williams studio visit, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Nov 22, 2005 - to see more of Michael Wiliiams' world, check out: michaelbwilliams.biz