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
Cantre'r Gwaelod, 2010
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
Cantre'r Gwaelod, 2010
Fish tank, carousel slide projector 35mm slides, slate waste, water, 41 x 55 x 52cm
Household rug with red wine stains, 100 x 150cm
Crib Goch, 2010
Household rug with red wine stains, 100 x 150cm
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Manawydan a'r Llygoden, 2010
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Manawydan a'r Llygoden (detail), 2010
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Manawydan a'r Llygoden (detail), 2010
Sterling silver mouse with bonsai tree (larch), 55 x 73 x 41cm
Mixed media, 78 x 125 x 68cm
The School of Cold Cuts, 2010
Mixed media, 78 x 125 x 68cm
Giclee Print, 89 x 64cm
Hippo Campus, 2010
Giclee Print, 89 x 64cm
C-Type print mounted on aluminium, 144 x 81cm
Wake, 2010
C-Type print mounted on aluminium, 144 x 81cm
Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm
Tear, 2010
Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm
Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm
Tear (detail), 2010
Victorian botanic microscope with resin tear, 36 x 15 x 17cm
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
DROMOS, 2010
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
DROMOS, 2010
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
DROMOS, 2010
Live Performance, Generator Projects, Dundee
Produced by Nomas Foundation, Rome, in the frame of Artissima 16 - Accecare l
Minibus, 2009
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
Minibus, 2009
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
Minibus, 2009
Produced by Nomas Foundation, Rome, in the frame of Artissima 16 - Accecare l'ascolto / Aveugler l'écoute / Blinding the ears
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Nimrod, 2009
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Nimrod, 2009
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Matt c-type print, 100 x 79cm
Bard Attitude, 2005
Matt c-type print, 100 x 79cm
Mixed media, 6.6 x 20 x 20cm
Prick, 2008
Mixed media, 6.6 x 20 x 20cm
Mixed media, 100 x 64cm
What goes through the mind of a person..., 2007
Mixed media, 100 x 64cm

Mixed media
Fetlock, 2008
Mixed media
Mixed media
Head of Department, 2008
Mixed media
Performance during Frieze Art Fair
Forklift, 2007
Performance during Frieze Art Fair
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Walk a mile in my shoes, 2006
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Twiggery, 2006
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Mixed media, dimensions variable
Tyranny of the Meek, 2004
Mixed media, dimensions variable