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Dawn Williams Boyd was born in Neptune, NJ and reared in suburban Atlanta. She received her B.F.A. at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Over the years Williams Boyd has studied and mastered various techniques and mediums including drawing, painting, collage and Bas-relief sculpture. Since 2002 she has distinguished herself with her work with fabric. Her imagery is informed by her identity as a Black woman, whether she is reinterpreting classical themes for modern audiences, exploring aspects of African American history, or illustrating music and poetry. Since her first one-woman exhibit of her work as her senior project in 1974, Williams Boyd has exhibited in nine solo shows and numerous group exhibitions. Awards the artist has earned include an Artist Residency at the Platte Forum in Denver, CO and a Jurors Award in Quilt = Art = Quilt at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn, NY. |
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“My artistic perspective is that of a Black American woman who came of age at the time of
Malcolm’s speeches; of Martin’s sit-ins and freedom marches; when Black was beautiful and Soul was king. My mother, who grew up in the forties, was a social studies teacher in
the Atlanta Public school system. She taught me that, the Equal Rights Amendment notwithstanding, in order to maintain my equality, I had to work twice as hard, for twice
as long, all the while presenting a lady-like demeanor. She promised that if I were willing to do that, I could do anything I wanted and be anyone I wanted to be. Making art is my
answer to that challenge. It is the finish line of the marathon, screaming into the face of the storm and looking down from the highest height. Art is a physical outlet for my fears
and frustrations; a way to rage at injustice and greed; a melding of my mother’s righteous fears for her children and
….Through my art I express appreciation for those who have gone before me and my hope to leave footprints worth following.”