Ayka Williams
Ceramic shapes
This is a highly inefficient vase which makes your real or artificial flower go sideways.
More odd shapes
This was a failed experiment for a tower, but still makes a good pot for flowers or a cactus.
Circular thoughts
Just my mind going in circles, trying to make sense of one thought. It was nice to play with a calmer palette for a change.
Cortona
A piece I made for an art show in Los Angeles. It was more by accident, but my husband said it reminded him of our trip to italy, all the textures and old doorways.
Scattered mind
Painting often helps me clear my mind. I begin by translating my thoughts into shapes, allowing the process to flow naturally, almost like a form of meditation.
Forbidden layers
This wall painting has been redone countless times, with over 100 different images in various colors and styles layered beneath it. I've covered its history with gesso
Colors I never use
Just tried to mess with this green color, right out of the jar (which I know is not recommended) - still struggling with these colors, but it is still a fun challenge. This is not finished.
After death
It’s been two years since my mom passed, and I still feel like she’s both haunting me and sending me love. I’ll smell something and instantly think of her cooking. If I mess up, I can hear her telling me how stupid I’m being. And when I see something weird, I know she’s the only one who’d really get it. It’s like she’s still around, but also really far away. I'm constantly either making her disappointed or really happy.
Her last painting
This was my last gift to my mom for her last birthday. She love it so much it made her cry, and to this day I still don't like it. I really just wanted to paint something colorful for her with lots of birds.