Charles Edward Williams
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) is an artist whose work delves into African American culture, history, and social justice. He creates powerful visual narratives by blending figurative and abstract styles, often using bold colors and dynamic forms. His art, rich in personal reflection and cultural symbolism, invites viewers to engage deeply with themes of identity, race, and the Black experience in America. Williams earned a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2006 and an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2017.
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #1-Pvt. James Matthew Townsen”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of Mark and Jane Knox, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #2-unknown Black Civil War Solider”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of Mark and Jane Knox, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #3-Sgt. William Harvey Carney”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of Mark and Jane Knox, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #4-Pvt. Albert E. Jackson”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of Mark and Jane Knox, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #5- William Henry Scott”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of Mark and Jane Knox, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)
Charles Edward Williams (American 1984) “Hero #6-Corp Wilson Weir”, 2019, oil on mylar, gift of the artist, 2019 (12’’ H x 9’’W)