Bedwyr Williams
Born 1974, St Asaph, Wales
Lives Caemerfon, Wales
Williams work includes stand-up comedy, sculpture and painting, posters and photography. He draws on his own experiences and his take on the world is simultaneously satirical and deadly serious, he reveals both his and our own complex neurosis and idiosyncrasies. His installation, text based works and live performances explore subject matter ranging from growing up in Colwyn Bay with size 13 feet, to a mini bus crash with four other artists in residence (in which he is the only survivor). His recent solo exhibition NIMROD further exposes the ludicrous fears that drive and restrain us all and is a great example of entire environments that he creates. Through this broad range of media, a strong sense of surrealistic humour and a sharp critical mind, he explores notions of what it means to be an artist born, living and working in the regions. He makes work relevant to a sense of place and belonging but simultaneously refuses to be compromised or pigeon-holed by provincial tastes or stereotypes.
Download Bedwyr Williams CV:
BEDYWR WILLIAMS CV
Bedwyr Williams website:
BEDWYR WILLIAMS WEBSITE
Link to Bedwyr's recent solo show at Ceri Hand Gallery:
NIMROD

Fish tank, carousel slide projector 35mm slides, slate waste, water, 41 x 55 x 52cm

Fish tank, carousel slide projector 35mm slides, slate waste, water, 41 x 55 x 52cm

Household rug with red wine stains, 100 x 150cm

Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm

Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm

Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm

Mixed media, 78 x 125 x 68cm

Giclee Print, 89 x 64cm

C-Type print mounted on aluminium, 144 x 81cm

Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm

Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm

Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee

Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee

Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee

Produced by Nomas Foundation, Rome, in the frame of Artissima 16 - Accecare l'ascolto / Aveugler l'écoute / Blinding the ears

Produced by Nomas Foundation, Rome, in the frame of Artissima 16 - Accecare l'ascolto / Aveugler l'écoute / Blinding the ears

Produced by Nomas Foundation, Rome, in the frame of Artissima 16 - Accecare l'ascolto / Aveugler l'écoute / Blinding the ears

Mixed media, dimensions variable

Mixed media, dimensions variable

Matt c-type print, 100 x 79cm

Mixed media, 6.6 x 20 x 20cm

Mixed media, 100 x 64cm


Mixed media

Mixed media

Performance during Frieze Art Fair

Mixed media, dimensions variable

Mixed media, dimensions variable

Mixed media, dimensions variable


