Jalen Martise Micquiel Williams
Director of the Arts
About The Artist
Jalen Martise Micquiel Williams (b. 2004) is a multidisciplinary artist that explores the concepts of interaction. In Williams’ view, interaction is studied through his work through the concepts of social expression, surrealist experience, and counterculture. Within techniques of printmaking, illustration, and sculpture, Williams pushes to gain self-reflection and introspection throughout his work as an alternative individual. In obtaining a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Drawing and Printmaking, Williams impels his studies by expanding upon unique identities, stories, and voices of other individuals in his works. In his compositions, Williams prompts viewers to have a sense of reflection and understanding to the individuals around them.
The Division of Disciplines
Printmaking & Illustration
Within the realm of Illustration, Wlliams explores such mediums as Charcoal, Graphite, Chalk and Oil Pastels, Ink Pens, and Mixed Media Sticks.
Within Printmaking, the avenues explored but are not limited to Relief Cut Printing, Intaglio and Etchings, Lithography, and Gelli Plate Printing.
Sculpture
In the world of sculpture, Jalen has tackled the materials of Clay, Paper Mache, Plaster, Wood, and Metal. He is currently the most invested with the exploration of metal casting and sculpture.
Digital Media
When exploring the ever-growing world of digital new media, Jalen explores this in multiple facets. This involves the use of scanning, digital collage, digital illustration, and virtual manipulation, using these methods as a prime defiance against the movement of AI art.