Artist Spotlight - Mike Williams

The artist Michael Williams resides in Keyser, West Virginia. He has always believed "True beauty is all around us in nature." This reflects in his unique sculptures using materials carved out by timeless exposure to the elements. The wood and stone used in his sculptures are handpicked from the riverbeds and forests of the West Virginia Mountains.

Michael takes frequent walks in the woods to find the perfect piece of wood that reflects the wonder of nature. The wood is taken to his studio to dry, after which it is cut and scraped to the hard core. It is then cleaned and a preservative is applied, prior to the final finish. When the piece is completed, to his satisfaction, it is either mounted to a stone base using steel pins or brass rods, or will be left free standing. Some of the tone bases have fossil imprints adding to the interest of the piece. Most of the free standing pieces are of a surrealist nature and will be accompanied by a framed description of his concept. His pieces are currently being shown in New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia.

Please stop by Arts at Canal Place to view Mike's newest additions to the gallery.


"In the Belly of the Beast" The world today is in constant threat of nuclear destruction by unstable world leaders, terrorist attacks in the name of religion, pollution by its own inhabitants, and some theorize, global warming. Hence the concept of "In the Belly of the Beast."


"Apocalypse" "There shall be famines and pestilences"