WILLIAMS BRIAN

Brian Williams, born in Lima, Peru in 1950, has lived in Kyoto for over 30 years. He studied at the University of California and the Kyoto Institute of Technology. His art is held in major permanent collections, including the British Museum, the Cincinnati Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the New South Wales Museum of Art. With over 60 exhibitions in Japan, he has also appeared frequently on Japanese media, raising awareness of art and environmental issues.

Williams developed a strong bond with nature during his childhood in South America. This early influence led him to explore Japanese rural life in his work. He began his career with watercolours and etchings, later branching into oils, silkscreen, and lithography. His prints often highlight landscapes, countryside scenes, and traditional Japanese architecture. He pairs his visual storytelling with an ongoing commitment to environmental preservation.

Currently, Williams is working on a central installation for a Kyoto temple, continuing his mission to unite nature with fine art. His works, featured at Hanga Ten, reflect a unique blend of cultural appreciation and artistic precision. Through soft textures, layered techniques, and sensitive themes, he invites viewers to reconnect with the natural world.