"Screaming Eagle" by Todd Williamson

Todd Williamson Todd Williamson (LA).  Todd Williamson embarked on his artistic journey in 1984, studying both art and music at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he earned his BA in 1988. The following year, he relocated to California, continuing his studies at California State University and UCLA, working towards his MFA. Since 2004, Williamson has lived and worked in West Hollywood, where his artistic practice has flourished.

His work is deeply rooted in highly processed classical abstract art, with a particular affinity for color and light, seamlessly blending light and shadow to evoke emotional depth. Additionally, his art reflects influences from the California Light and Space movement of the 1960s and 70s, known for its exploration of perception and the use of natural light as a medium.

A recipient of the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation's Prize for Creativity and a 2-time Foundation Grant,  His artistic achievements have garnered international attention, with extensive exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad. His project, Processional, was an official exhibition at the 2019 58th Venice Biennale, "May You Live in Interesting Times" receiving rave reviews and drawing over 100,000 visitors and further solidifying his place within the global contemporary art scene.  He has won numerous awards including a Best Documentary in 2024 for Swords in the Sand, a short doc on his artistic process.