ABOUT THE ARTIST
ARTIST STATEMENT
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ARTIST STATEMENT *
I’m Toryiana Williams, a 23-year-old self-taught artist currently based in Panama City Beach, FL.
My work is rooted in pop culture, utilizing styles such as Fauvism and Impressionism to bring my perspective to life. Working primarily with acrylics, I capture the vibrancy and essence of the subjects that inspire me.
I believe that we were all created to create, whether that be painting, photography, fashion etc.Through my art, using this platform I hope to inspire others to dare to be creative and push the boundaries of social norms. I believe that everyone has the potential to express their unique voice and contribute to the world of art.
Experience
Exhibitions
All About Love, The Gallery of Art, Downtown Panama City Florida January 2024
Art to The Max, The Gallery of Art, Downtown Panama City Florida November 2024
Pen, Paint, POP comic & cartoon exhibit, Center of the Arts Panama City Florida July 2023
Large Scale, Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota Florida March 2023
Juried Show: POP! , Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota Florida August 2022
Annual Regional Juried Show: Faces & Places, Art Center Sarasota, June 2022
One Space Is Not Enough, An Array…. Taproom, Panama City Florida, March 2022
Student art show, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City Florida, April 2021/ 2022
Public Eye Soar, Panama City Florida September 2021
Best of Bay, Panama City Florida 2018, 2019
Bay County Fair, Panama City Florida 2018
Achievement
Rising Star Award, Juried Show: Art to the Max 2024The Gallery of Art, Downtown Panama City Florida
3rd place award, Juried Show: POP! 2022 Art Center Sarasota. Sarasota Florida
1st place for 12th grader Bay County Fair, Panama City Florida 2018
